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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3356 in the Book of Chapters on Dress.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3356 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Dress) states: "It was narrated from Ibn Buraidah, from his father, that an-Najashi sent a pair of pure black Khuff as a gift to the Prophet (ﷺ) of, which he wore."

Chapters on Dress

Da'if

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، حَدَّثَنَا دَلْهَمُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ الْكِنْدِيُّ، عَنْ حُجَيْرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْكِنْدِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّجَاشِيَّ، أَهْدَى لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ خُفَّيْنِ سَاذَجَيْنِ أَسْوَدَيْنِ فَلَبِسَهُمَا ‏.‏

It was narrated from Ibn Buraidah, from his father, that an-Najashi sent a pair of pure black Khuff as a gift to the Prophet (ﷺ) of, which he wore.

Context

This hadith narrates an incident where an-Najashi sent a pair of black khuff (leather socks) as a gift to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The Prophet accepted the gift and wore them, showcasing the importance of modest and appropriate attire in Islamic culture. The takeaway is the significance of accepting gifts graciously and the role of clothing in expressing one's identity.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of dressing modestly can be seen in various cultures and communities. People often choose clothing that reflects their values and beliefs, while also being mindful of appropriateness for different occasions, such as work or religious gatherings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of wearing specific attire that aligns with Islamic values.

Islamic Dress Code