15/84. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1358b — Black Turban on Victory Day
It is permissible to enter Makkah without Ihram
Hadith About the Prophet Wearing a Black Turban
Sahih Muslim : 1358b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1358b
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حَكِيمٍ الأَوْدِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَمَّارٍ الدُّهْنِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم دَخَلَ يَوْمَ فَتْحِ مَكَّةَ وَعَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ .
Jabir bin `Abdullah Narrated from:
Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) entered on the day of Victory of Mecca wearing a black turban on his head.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1358bIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 514USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 3147
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1358b
This Hadith about the Prophet wearing a black turban is a short narration from Jabir b. Abdullah. It says that Allah's Apostle (صلى الله عليه وسلم) entered on the day of the Victory of Mecca while a black turban was on his head. The report is brief, but it is useful because it confirms a visible detail from that day. People often search for the black turban Hadith to know whether this dress detail is mentioned in authentic Hadith. This narration shows that it was mentioned in connection with the Prophet's entry into Mecca. Since the text only describes what happened, the explanation should stay within that limit and not add extra claims.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is reported to have worn a black turban on the day of Mecca's Victory.
- The Hadith preserves a clear clothing detail from a known event.
- The narration is descriptive and should not be stretched beyond its wording.
- The Companions paid close attention to the Prophet's actions and appearance.
