What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3352 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Dress), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“When anyone of you puts on his sandals, let him start with the right, and when he takes them off, let him start with the left.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3352 in the Book of Chapters on Dress.

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Sunan Ibn Majah

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3352

Chapters on Dress

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِذَا انْتَعَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَبْدَأْ بِالْيُمْنَى وَإِذَا خَلَعَ فَلْيَبْدَأْ بِالْيُسْرَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“When anyone of you puts on his sandals, let him start with the right, and when he takes them off, let him start with the left.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs followers on the proper etiquette for putting on and taking off sandals. This simple yet significant guidance reflects the importance of starting with the right side, which is a common theme in Islamic practices emphasizing the right over the left.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in everyday life by encouraging individuals to adopt habits that reflect mindfulness and respect for traditions. It serves as a reminder to incorporate small acts of etiquette into daily routines.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of proper conduct in dressing and personal grooming.

Clothing Etiquette Prophetic Etiquette