37/2. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2075a — Silk and Godfearing Character
The Prohibition Of Using Vessels Of Gold And Silver For Men And Women, And Gold Rings And Silk For Men, But They Are Permissible For Women. Permissibility Of Silken Borders On Garments For Men, But It Should Not Be More Than Four Fingers Wide
Hadith About Silk and Taqwa: What Befits the Godfearing
Sahih Muslim : 2075a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2075a
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْخَيْرِ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ أُهْدِيَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرُّوجُ حَرِيرٍ فَلَبِسَهُ ثُمَّ صَلَّى فِيهِ ثُمَّ انْصَرَفَ فَنَزَعَهُ نَزْعًا شَدِيدًا كَالْكَارِهِ لَهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ " لاَ يَنْبَغِي هَذَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ ".
'Uqbah bin 'Amir Narrated from:
A silk gown was presented to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he wore it and observed prayer in it and then returned and put it off so violently as if he despised it. He then said: It does not befit the Godfearing persons.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2075aIn-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 42USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 24, Hadith 5166
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2075a
This hadith about silk and taqwa shows an action and then a clear statement. A silk gown was presented to the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. He wore it, prayed in it, then removed it strongly, as if he disliked it. After that, he said that this does not befit the Godfearing. The core topic is silk clothing, but the Hadith links it with the character of the Godfearing. The wording does not ask the reader to guess the reason from outside stories. It shows that after wearing it and praying in it, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم made a clear point by removing it and speaking about what suits people of taqwa.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم showed dislike for the silk gown by removing it strongly.
- The Hadith connects clothing choices with what befits the Godfearing.
- The lesson is given through both action and speech.
