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Jami at-Tirmidhi 2481 — Humility in Clothing
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Hadith About Humility in Clothing
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2481
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2481
حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّاسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدُّورِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْمُقْرِئُ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي مَرْحُومٍ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ مُعَاذِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ الْجُهَنِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ تَرَكَ اللِّبَاسِ تَوَاضُعًا لِلَّهِ وَهُوَ يَقْدِرُ عَلَيْهِ دَعَاهُ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عَلَى رُءُوسِ الْخَلاَئِقِ حَتَّى يُخَيِّرَهُ مِنْ أَىِّ حُلَلِ الإِيمَانِ شَاءَ يَلْبَسُهَا " . هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ . وَمَعْنَى قَوْلِهِ " حُلَلِ الإِيمَانِ " . يَعْنِي مَا يُعْطَى أَهْلُ الإِيمَانِ مِنْ حُلَلِ الْجَنَّةِ .
Sahl bin Mu'adh bin Anas Al-Juhani Narrated from:
Sahl bin Mu'adh bin Anas Al-Juhani narrated from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w)said: "Whoever Leaves(Valuable) Dress Out Of Humility To Allah While He Is Able To (Afford It), Allah Will Call Him Before The Heads Of Creation On The Day Of Judgement So That He Can Chose Whichever Hulal Of Faith He Wishes To Wear." The Meaning Of His Saying: "Hulal Of Faith" Is The Garments Of Paradise Which Are Given To The People Of Faith.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2481In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 67English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2481
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2481
This hadith about humility in clothing teaches that a person may have the means to wear valuable dress, yet chooses simplicity for the sake of Allah. The key point is not poverty, neglect, or showing off plainness. The text says the person is able to afford it, but leaves it out of humility to Allah. The reward mentioned is honor on the Day of Judgment, when Allah will call him before creation and allow him to choose from the garments of faith. The narration also explains that the garments of faith mean garments of Paradise given to people of faith. So the lesson is about sincere modesty, not seeking praise from people.
What we learn from this hadith
- Choosing simplicity can be an act of humility when done for Allah.
- The hadith praises leaving valuable dress while still being able to afford it.
- Humility should be linked to faith, not to showing off plain clothing.
