48/107. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5342 — The Right Way to Cover with One Garment
Prohibition of Al-Ihtiba' (Wrapping Oneself in a Single Garment)
Hadith About One Garment and Modest Dress in Islam
Sunan an-Nasai : 5342
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5342
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ اشْتِمَالِ الصَّمَّاءِ وَأَنْ يَحْتَبِيَ فِي ثَوْبٍ وَاحِدٍ .
Jabir Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Ishtimal As-Samma' and wrapping oneself in a single garment (that did not cover the private parts).
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5342In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 303English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5344
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5342
This hadith from Jabir focuses on two forms of dress mentioned together: Ishtimal As-Samma' and wrapping oneself in a single garment. The wording is short, but the message is strong. A Muslim should not use clothing in a way that removes proper covering or creates a risk of exposure. This is why many people search for Ishtimal As-Samma meaning and hadith about one garment. The narration does not speak about wealth, brands, or special clothing. It is about how the garment is used. The practical meaning is that modest clothing is not only about what a person owns; it is also about how that clothing is worn.
What we learn from this hadith
- Clothing should be used in a way that maintains proper covering.
- The Prophet forbade specific ways of wrapping a single garment.
- Modesty is linked to both clothing and body posture.
- The hadith keeps the teaching simple and practical.
