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Chapter on the prohibition of men wearing silk, sitting upon it, or leaning against it, and the permissibility of its use for women.
On the authority of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, who said:
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "Do not wear silk, for whoever wears it in this world shall not wear it in the Hereafter."
And it is agreed upon by both al-Bukhari and Muslim.
Among the benefits of the hadith
Wearing silk is permissible for the women of the Ummah.
Whoever indulges in disobedience to Allah in this world shall be deprived of the bliss of the Hereafter.
And on the authority of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, he said:
I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say:
Only those who have no share in the Hereafter wear silk.
Agreed upon by both al-Bukhari and Muslim.
In a narration recorded by al-Bukhari
Those who shall have no share in the Hereafter.
His statement: "He who has no share [in the Hereafter]."
Meaning that he has no share [in it].
Among the benefits of this hadith
The prohibition against wearing silk is based on its impermissibility.
Wearing silk is among the characteristics of the affluent.
Those who have no share in the Hereafter.
This is because they have already received their full share of good things during their worldly life.
And on the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, he said:
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
Whoever wears silk in this world shall not wear it in the Hereafter.
Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim.
And on the authority of ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, he said:
I saw the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
He took some silk and placed it in his right hand.
And he took gold and placed it in his left hand.
Then he said:
Indeed, this is forbidden for the males of my Ummah.
It was recorded by Abu Dawud.
On the authority of Abu Musa al-Ash'ari, may Allah be pleased with him
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
The wearing of silk and gold has been forbidden for the males of my Ummah.
And he revealed it to their women.
It was recorded by al-Tirmidhi.
Among the benefits of the hadiths
Gold and silk are permissible for the women of the Islamic Ummah.
It is forbidden for its males.
A prohibition implies that the act is forbidden.
And on the authority of Hudhayfah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said:
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, forbade us.
That we should drink from vessels of gold and silver.
And that we should eat therein.
And regarding the wearing of silk and brocade.
And that we should sit upon it.
It was recorded by al-Bukhari.
Among the benefits of the hadith
The ruling on drinking from vessels made of gold and silver.
This is a matter shared between both men and women.
This is in contrast to the rules regarding clothing for women.
Sitting upon silk and brocade.
It is forbidden for men to wear it.
That which prevents one from sitting upon it.
It refers to that which is forbidden to be worn.
This refers to what was made of silk, and he turned away.
Or if the silk in it was more than in others.
It is permissible to touch silk without wearing it.
As established in the collection of al-Bukhari.
From the hadith of al-Bara' (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:
A gift was presented to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
A garment of silk.
We touch it and marvel at it.
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
Are you amazed by this?
We said, "Yes."
He said:
The handkerchiefs of Sa'd Ibn Mu'adh in Paradise.
This is better than that.
Thus, it becomes clear that silk is not impure.
It is therefore permissible to touch it and sell it.
And benefiting from its price.
Chapter on the permissibility of wearing silk for one who suffers from an itch.
Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that he said:
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, granted a concession.
for al-Zubayr and 'Abd al-Rahman Ibn 'Awf
May Allah be pleased with both of them regarding the wearing of silk.
to be attached to them both.
It is agreed upon by both al-Bukhari and Muslim.
Itching is a form of mange.
May Allah the Exalted protect us from it.
Among the benefits of the hadith
The prohibition against wearing silk.
Anyone who suffers from an ailment is not included in this.
Wearing silk lightens it.
Included in this are items that provide protection from the heat or the cold.
Where there is none other than Him.
This serves as an indication of the ease of the religion and the magnanimity of the Shari'ah.
And being mindful of people's circumstances.
Chapter: The Prohibition Against Using Leopard Skins as Floor Coverings or Riding Upon Them
Mu'awiyah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that he said:
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
Do not ride upon silk or leopard skins.
It was recorded by Abu Dawud.
Al-khazz refers to silk.
The *nimar* refers to the skins of leopards.
Among the benefits of the hadith
The prohibition of riding upon saddles made of silk.
The prohibition of using the skins of tigers.
The prohibition of imitating those who indulge in luxury and immorality.
Narrated by Abu al-Malih, from his father, may Allah be pleased with him.
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,
He forbade the use of the skins of predatory animals.
It was recorded by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi.
And in a narration recorded by al-Tirmidhi
He forbade the use of the skins of predatory animals as floor coverings.
Among the benefits of the hadith
The prohibition against using the skins of predatory animals as floor coverings or riding upon them.
The prohibition against imitating the deeds of tyrants and the affluent.
Chapter on what one should say when putting on a new garment.
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, reported:
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was
When he would put on a new garment,
He called him by his name.
A turban, a shirt, or a cloak.
He says
O Allah, to You belongs all praise.
You have clothed me.
I ask You for its good and for the good of that for which it was created.
And I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of that which was created for it.
It was recorded by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi.
Among the benefits of the hadith
It is recommended to name a garment by its specific name when putting it on.
And immediately following it with supplication.
Expressing praise to Allah under all circumstances and in every state.
This is part of the perfection of gratitude toward the Bestower of blessings.
Everything that comes to the servant is from Allah.
He is the One who bestows His grace upon His servants through His blessings.
Everything in existence possesses both good and evil.
It is incumbent upon the morally responsible individual
That he should ask Allah for the good of all things.
And seeking refuge from the evil of everything.
Chapter on the recommendation to begin with the right side when dressing.
The objective of this chapter has already been addressed.
We have already mentioned the authentic hadiths pertaining to this matter.
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