Sunan Ibn Majah #773

Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ لَقَدْ رَأَيْنَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يُصَلِّي فِي النَّعْلَيْنِ وَالْخُفَّيْنِ ‏.‏
“We saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performing prayer wearing sandals and leather slippers.”
Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said:

Context

This hadith recounts that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was seen praying while wearing sandals and leather slippers. This practice illustrates the flexibility in Islamic dress code during prayer, indicating that it is permissible to pray in comfortable footwear, as long as it does not detract from the prayer's sanctity.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this hadith encourages individuals to feel at ease when praying, allowing them to wear comfortable footwear. It reflects the practicality of Islamic practices, promoting a balance between comfort and respect during worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Islamic Dress Code because it discusses acceptable attire during prayer.

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This hadith is #773 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said:.

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