Mishkat al-Masabih
Anas said the clothing the Prophet (ﷺ) liked best wear was a striped cloak. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4304
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 1
Al-Mughira b. Shu'ba said the Prophet (ﷺ) wore a Byzantine cloak with narrow sleeves. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4305
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 2
Abu Burda said ‘A’isha brought out to them a patched garment and a coarse lower garment and told them that God’s messenger’s spirit was taken when he was wearing those. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4306
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 3
‘A’isha said the bedding on which God’s messenger slept consisted of leather stuffed with palm fibre. (Bukhari and Muslim)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4307
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 4
She said the pillow on which God’s messenger reclined was of leather stuffed with palm fibre. ' Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4308
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 5
She told that while they were seated in their house in the noonday heat someone said to Abu Bakr, “Here is God’s messenger coming shading his head.” Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4309
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 6
Jabir told that God’s messenger said to him, “There should be bedding for a man, bedding for his wife, and a third for a guest, but a fourth is for the devil.”(It is explainedt that to have more than is necessary suggests fondness for worldly goods, or a desire to make some display. Such practices are blameworthy, and what is blameworthy is connected with the devil). Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4310
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 7
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “On the day of resurrection God will not look at him who trails his lower garment conceitedly." (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4311
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 8
Ibn ‘Umar reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, ‘If anyone trails his garment arrogantly, God will not look at him on the day of resurrection." (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4312
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 9
He reported God’s messenger as saying, “While a man was trailing his lower garment he was swallowed up by the earth, and he will be tossed about in it till the day of resurrection." Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4313
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 10
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “The part of the lower garment which goes below the ankles is in hell." Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4314
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 11
Jabir said God’s messenger forbade that a man should eat with his left hand, or walk with one sandal, or wrap himself completely in a garment, or sit in a single garment with his hands round his knees and uncover his private parts. Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4315
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 12
‘Umar, Anas, Ibn az-Zubair and Abu Umama reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, *“He who wears silk in this world will not wear it in the next." (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4319
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 13
Ibn ‘Umar reported God’s messenger as saying, “Only he who has no portion in the next world wears silk in this world." (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4320
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 14
Hudhaifa told that God’s messenger forbade them to eat or drink from a vessel of silver or gold, or to wear or sit upon silk and brocade. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4321
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 15
‘Ali told that God’s messenger was presented with a striped robe containing silk and sent it to him, but when ‘Ali wore it he saw he was looking angry. He then said, “I did not send it to you to wear, but only to cut it up into veils for the women." (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4322
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 16
‘Umar said the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade wearing silk except to this extent, which was indicated by God's messenger raising his middle and forefinger and joining them. (Bukhari and Muslim.) A version by Muslim tells that in an address given by him at al-Jabiya (a town to the east of the Sea of Galilee, north of the Yarmuk battlefield. ‘Umar went there before the fall of Jerusalem.) he said God’s messenger forbade wearing silk except to the extent of two, three, or four fingers.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4323, 4324
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 17
Asma’ daughter of Abu Bakr brought out a mantle of royal Persian quality with a gore of brocade and hemmed front and back with brocade, and said : This was God’s messenger’s mantle which was with ‘A’isha, which I inherited when she died. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to wear it, and we washed it for the sick and sought a cure by means of it. (The water in which it was washed would be given to the sick to drink, or the garment itself was placed on them, or given to them to touch or kiss, and so receive a blessing) Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4325
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 18
Anas told that God’s messenger gave licence to az-Zubair and ‘Abd ar-Rahman b. ‘Auf to wear silk because of an itch which they had. (Bukhari and Muslim.) In a version by Muslim he said they complained of bugs and he gave them licence to wear silk shirts.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4326
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 19
‘Abdallah b. ‘Amr b. al-‘As told that when God's messenger saw him wearing two garments dyed with saffron he said, “These are the garments worn by infidels ; do not wear them.” A version says that when he suggested washing them he replied, “No, burn them.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4327
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 20
Umm Salama said the clothing God’s messenger liked best was a shirt. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4328
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 21
Asma’ daughter of Yazid said the sleeve of God’s messenger’s shirt came to the wrist. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a hasan gharib tradition.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4329
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 22
Abu Huraira said that when God’s messenger put on a shirt he began with the right side. Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4330
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 23
Abu Sa'id al-Khudrl told that he heard God’s messenger say, "The way for a believer to wear a lower garment is to have it halfway down his legs, and he is guilty of no sin if it comes halfway between that and the ankles, but what comes lower than that is in hell (saying that three times). On the day of resurrection God will not look at him who trails his lower garment conceitedly." Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4331
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 24
Salim quoted his father to the effect that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If anyone trails arrogantly anything allowed to hang down in a lower garment, a shirt and a turban, God will not look at him on the day of resurrection." Abu Dawud, Nasa’i and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4332
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 25
Abu Kabsha said the headgear worn by God's messenger's Companions was flat. (It is not clear whether the reference here is to headgear which was low and wide, or to wide sleeves. The former seems to be preferred. Cf. Mirqat, iv, 424.) Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a tradition which is rejected.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4333
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 26
When God’s messenger mentioned the lower garment Umm Salama asked what a woman should do and he said she should let it down a span. She replied that in that case she would not be completely covered, and he said she might let it down a cubit, but no more. Malik, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i and Ibn Majah transmitted it. In the version of Tirmidhi and Nasa’i on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar she said their feet would then be uncovered, and he replied that they should let it down a cubit, but no more.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4334, 4335
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 27
Mu'awiya b. Qurra quoted his father as saying: I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) with a company of Muzaina who swore allegiance to him, and as his buttons were open I put my hand inside his shirt and felt the seal. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4336
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 28
Samura reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, "Wear white clothes, for they are purer and better ; and shroud your dead in them." Ahmad, Tirmidhi, Nasa'i and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4337
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 29
Ibn ‘Umar told that when God’s messenger put on a turban he let the end hang between his shoulders. Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a hasan gharib tradition.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4338
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 30
‘Abd ar-Rahman b. ‘Auf told that God’s messenger put a turban on him and let the ends hang in front of him and behind him. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4339
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 31
Rukana reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “The difference between us and the polytheists is that we wear turbans over caps.” Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a gharib tradition whose isnad is not reliable.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4340
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 32
Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “Gold and silk are permitted to the females among my people but prohibited to the males.” Tirmidhi and Nasa’i transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a hasan sahih tradition.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4341
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 33
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri told that when God's messenger put on a new garment he mentioned it by name, turban, shirt, or cloak, and would then say, “O God, praise be to Thee ! As Thou hast clothed me with it, I ask Thee for its good and the good of that for which it was made, and I seek refuge in Thee from its evil and the evil of that for which it was made.” Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4342
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 34
Mu'adh b. Anas reported God’s messenger as stating that if anyone eats food and then says, “Praise be to God who has fed me with this food and provided me with it through no might or power on my part,” he will be forgiven his former sins. Tirmidhi transmitted it, and Abu Dawud added that if anyone puts on a garment and says, “Praise be to God who has clothed me with this and provided me with it through no might or power on my part,” he will be forgiven his former and latter sins.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4343
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 35
‘A’isha told that God’s messenger said to her, “If you wish to join me, ‘A’isha, be satisfied with worldly things to the extent of a rider’s provision, avoid sitting with the rich, and do not consider a garment worn out till you patch it.” Tirmidhi transmitted it saying this is a gharib tradition which he knew only among the traditions of Salih b. Hassan whose traditions are stated by Muhammad b. Isma'il ( i.e. Bukhari) to be rejected.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4344
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 36
Abu Umama lyas b. Tha'laba reported God’s messenger as saying, “Listen, listen! Wearing old clothes is a part of faith, wearing old clothes is a part of faith.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4345
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 37
Ibn ‘Umar reported God’s messenger as saying, “He who wears grand clothes in this world will be made by God to wear humble clothes on the day of resurrection.” Ahmad, Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4346
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 38
He reported God’s messenger as saying, “He who copies any people is one of them.” Ahmad and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4347
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 39
Suwaid b. Wahb quoted a son of a Companion of God’s messenger who said his father reported God’s messenger as saying, “He who gives up wearing beautiful garments when he is able to do so (out of humility, as is stated in a version) will be clothed by God with the robe of honour, and he who marries for God's sake will be crowned by God with the crown of the kingdom.” Abu Dawud transmitted it, and Tirmidhi transmitted the tradition about the clothing on Suwaid’s authority on the authority of Mu'adh b. Anas.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4348, 4349
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 40
‘ Amr b. Shu'aib, on his father’s authority, told that his grandfather reported God’s messenger as saying, “God likes the mark of His favour to be seen on his servant.” (People whom God has prospered should wear clothes suitable for their station, for the poor may recognise them as people able to give charity. The learned should not conceal their learning, so that others may benefit from it) Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4350
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 41
Jabir said God’s messenger came to pay them a visit, and seeing a dishevelled man whose hair was untidy he said, “Could this man not find something to make his hair lie down ?” He saw a man wearing dirty clothes and said, “Could this man not find something to wash his garment with?” Ahmad and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4351
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 42
Abul Ahwas quoted his father as saying: I came to God’s messenger wearing a poor garment and he asked me whether I had any property. When I replied that I had, he asked me what kind it was, and I said, "Every kind; God has given me camels, cattle, sheep, horses and slaves.” He then said, “When God gives you property let the mark of His favour and honour to you be seen.” Ahmad and Nasa'i transmitted it. In Sharh as-sunna it has the wording in al-Masabih.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4352
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 43
‘Abdallah b. ‘Amr told that when a man wearing two red garments passed the Prophet (ﷺ) and gave him a greeting he did not respond to his greeting. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4353
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 44
‘Imran b. Husain reported God’s Prophet as saying, “I do not ride on purple, or wear a garment dyed with saffron, or wear a shirt hemmed with silk.” He also said, “The perfume used by men should have an odour but no colour, and the perfume used by women should have a colour but no odour.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4354
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 45
Abu Raihana said God’s messenger forbade ten things : sharpening the ends of the teeth, tattooing, plucking hairs, men sleeping together without an under garment, women sleeping together without an under garment, men putting silk at the bottom of their garments like Persians, or putting silk on their shoulders like Persians, plundering, riding on panther skins, wearing signet-rings, except in the case of one in authority. Abu Dawud and Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4355
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 46
‘Ali said God’s messenger forbade him to wear a gold ring, or a Qassi garment, or to use saddle-cloths. Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i and Ibn Majah transmitted it. In a version by Abu Dawud he said he forbade purple saddle-cloths.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4356
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 47
Mu'awjya reported God’s messenger as saying, “Do not ride on silk stuff or panther skins.” Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4357
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 48
Al-Bara’ b. ‘Azib told that the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade red saddle-cloths. It is transmitted in Sharh as-sunna.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4358
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 49
Abu Rimtha at-Taimi said: When I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) he was wearing two green garments, his hair was turning grey, but the grey was dyed red. Tirmidhi transmitted it; In a version by Abu Dawud it says he had hanging locks (These locks would hang down as far as the lobes of the ears) stained with henna.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4359
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 50
Anas told that when the Prophet (ﷺ) was ill he came out leaning on Usama, wearing a striped garment with an end over his left shoulder, and led them in the prayer. It is transmitted in Sharh as-sunna.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4360
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 51
‘A’isha said ; The Prophet (ﷺ) wore two coarse striped garments, and when he sat and sweated he felt them heavy. A certain Jew received a consignment of cloth from Syria, so I suggested he should send to him and buy two garments from him to be paid when circumstances were easier. He did so, and when the man replied, “I know what you want; all you want is to go off with my property,” God’s messenger said, “He has lied; he knows I am one of the most pious of them and most accustomed to pay what is given on trust.” Tirmidhi and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4361
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 52
‘Abdallah b. ‘Amr b. al-‘As said : God’s messenger saw me wearing a garment dyed with a reddish yellow dye and asked what this was, so as I recognised what he disliked I went away and burned it. He asked me what I had done with my garment, and when I told him I had burned it he said, “Why did you not give it to one of your family to wear, for there is no harm in it for women ?” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4362
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 53
Hilal b. ‘Amir quoted his father as saying he saw the Prophet (ﷺ) in Mina on a she-mule giving an address, wearing a red cloak, with ‘Ali in front of him repeating what he said. (This was because the crowd was too large for all to hear the Prophet. ‘AIi was repeating his words for the benefit of those too far away to bear the address) Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4363
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 54
‘A’isha said a black cloak was made for the Prophet (ﷺ) and he put it on, but when he sweated in it and noticed the odour of the wool, he threw it away. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4364
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 55
Jabir said ; When I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) he was sitting with his hands round his knees wearing a cloak the fringe of which was over his feet. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4365
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 56
Dihya b. Khalifa said : When the Prophet (ﷺ) was brought some pieces of fine Egyptian linen he gave me one and said, “Divide it into two; cut one of the pieces into a shirt and give the other to your wife for a veil.” Then when he turned away he said, “And order your wife to wear a garment below it and not show her figure.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4366
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 57
Umm Salama said the Prophet (ﷺ) came to visit her when she was veiled and said, “Use one fold, not two.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4367
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 58
Ibn ‘Umar said: Part of my lower garment was hanging down when I passed by God’s messenger, so he said, “Raise your lower garment, ‘Abdallah.” I did so and he told mo to raise it higher. I did so, and as I was still trying to find the best place [for it] one of the people asked where it should reach and he replied, “Halfway up the legs.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4368
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 59
He reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “On the day of resurrection God will not look at him who trails his garment arrogantly.” Abu Bakr then said, “Messenger of God, my lower garment hangs down unless I keep paying attention to it,” to which God’s messenger replied, “You are not one of those who do it arrogantly.” Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4369
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 60
‘Ikrima told that when he saw Ibn ‘Abbas putting on a lower garment, letting the hem in front fall on the top of his foot and raising it behind, he asked why he did it that way and he replied that that was how he had seen God’s messenger do it. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4370
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 61
‘Ubada reported God’s messenger as saying, “Keep to turbans, for they are the mark of the angels, and let [the ends] hang down behind your backs.” Baihaqi transmitted it in Shu'ab al-iman.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4371
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 62
A’isha told that when Asma’ daughter of Abu Bakr came in to visit God's messenger wearing thin clothes he turned away from her and said, “When a woman is old enough to menstruate, Asma’, it is not right that any part of her should be seen but this and this,” pointing to his face and his hands. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4372
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 63
Abu Matar told that ‘Ali bought a garment for three dirhams, and when he put it on he said, “Praise be to God who has provided me with fine clothes with which to adorn myself among men and cover my nakedness.” He then said, “Thus did I hear God's messenger say.” Ahmad transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4373
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 64
Abu Umama told that ‘Umar b. al-Khattab put on a new garment and said, “Praise be to God who has clothed me with something with which to cover my nakedness and adorn myself in my lifetime.” He then told that he had heard God's messenger say that if anyone who puts on a new garment says, “Praise be to God who has clothed me with something with which to cover my nakedness and adorn myself in my lifetime,” then takes the old garment and gives it as sadaqa, he will be in God’s protection, guardianship and shelter both when alive and when dead. Ahmad, Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a gharib tradition.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4374
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 65
‘Alqama b. Abu ‘Alqama quoted his mother as saying that when Hafsa daughter of ‘Abd ar-Rahman visited ‘A’isha wearing a thin veil, ‘A’isha tore it and put a thick veil on her. Malik transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4375
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 66
‘Abd al-Wahid b. Aiman quoted his father as saying : I went in to visit ‘A’isha, and she was wearing a Qitri (A coarse kind of material. The name is said to be connected with a place, but there is a difference of opinion as to whether it was in Egypt or in the neighbourhood of al-Bahrain) shift which had cost five dirhams. She said, “Lift up your eyes to my slavegirl and look at her, for she is too proud to wear it in the house, yet I had a shift of this type in the time of God’s messenger, and there was not a woman in Medina who was being adorned who did not send to me to borrow it.” Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4376
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 67
Jabir told that one day God’s messenger put on a sleeved gown of brocade which had been presented to him, but quickly took it off and sent it to ‘Umar., When remarks were made about the speed with which he had taken it off he replied, “Gabriel forbade it to me." ‘Umar then came weeping and said, “Messenger of God, you disliked something and gave it to me. ‘Now what is the matter with me ?" He replied, “I did not give it to you to wear it, but I gave it to you simply that you might sell it." He then sold it for two thousand dirhams. Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4377
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 68
Ibn ‘Abbas said it was only a garment wholly made of silk which God’s messenger forbade, but there was no harm in the ornamented border and the warp. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4378
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 69
Abu Raja’ said : ‘Imran b. Husain came out to us wearing a robe of silk ware with ornamented borders and declared that God's messenger had said, “If God shows favour to anyone, He likes the mark of His favour to be seen on His servant." Ahmad transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4379
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 70
Ibn ‘Abbas said : Eat what you like and wear what you like as long as two things miss you : prodigality and pride. Bukhari transmitted it in a chapter heading.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4380
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 71
‘Amr b. Shu'aib, on his father’s authority, told that his grandfather reported God’s messenger as saying, “Eat, drink, give sadaqa and wear clothes so long as neither prodigality nor pride is mixed up with it." Ahmad, Nasa’i and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4381
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 72
Abud Darda’ reported God’s messenger as saying, “The best thing in which to visit God in your graves and in your mosques is white." Ibn Majah transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4382
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 73
Ibn ‘Umar said the Prophet (ﷺ) took a signet-ring of gold. A version: says he put it on his right hand, then threw it away and took one of silver on which he engraved, “Muhammad God’s messenger,” saying, “No one must engrave anything in the manner of this signet-ring of mine.” When he wore it he put the stone next the palm of his hand. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4383
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 74
‘Ali said God's messenger forbade wearing Qassi material and anything dyed with saffron, using a gold ring, and reciting the Qur'an when making the bow. Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4384
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 75
‘Abdallah b. ‘Abbas told that when God’s messenger saw a gold signet-ring on a man’s hand he pulled it off and threw it away saying, “One of you is making for a coal from hell and putting it on his hand.” After God’s messenger had departed someone said to the man, “Take your signet-ring and get some good from it,” but he replied, “No, I swear by God that I shall never take it when God’s messenger has thrown it away.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4385
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 76
Anas said that when the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to write to the Persian Emperor, the Byzantine Emperor and the Negus he was told that they would not accept a letter without a seal; so God’s messenger fashioned a seal in the form of a silver ring on which he engraved “Muhammad God’s messenger.” Muslim transmitted it. A version by Bukhari says the engraving on the seal was in three lines, “Muhammad” being one, “messenger” another, and “of God” another.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4386
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 77
He said the Prophet’s signet-ring was of silver as was also its stone. Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4387
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 78
He said God’s messenger wore on his right hand a silver signet-ring with an Abyssinian stone, and put its stone next the palm of his hand. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4388
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 79
He said, pointing to the little finger of his left hand, “The Prophet’s signet-ring was on this.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4389
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 80
‘Ali, pointing to the middle finger and the one next it, said, “God’s messenger forbade me to wear a signet-ring on this finger of mine or on this.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4390
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 81
‘Abdallah b. Ja'far said the Prophet (ﷺ) used to wear a signet-ring on his right hand. Ibn Majah transmitted it, and Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it on ‘Ali’s authority.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4391, 4392
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 82
Ibn ‘Umar said the Prophet (ﷺ) used to wear a signet-ring on his left hand. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4393
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 83
‘Ali told that the Prophet, taking some silk and putting it in his right hand, and taking some gold and putting it in his left hand, said, “These are prohibited to the male members of my people.” Ahmad, Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4394
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 84
Mu'awiya said God’s messenger forbade riding on panther-skins and wearing gold, except in small pieces. Abu Dawud and Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4395
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 85
Buraida reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying to a man who was wearing a signet-ring of yellow copper, “How is it that I notice the odour of idols in you ?” So he threw it away and came wearing an iron signet- ring, and when he said, “How is it that I see you wearing the adornment of the inhabitants of hell ?” he threw it away and asked God’s messenger what material he should use. He replied, “Silver, but do not let it weigh as much as a mithqal.” Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it. Muhyi as-Sunna said there is a sound tradition on the authority of Sahl b. Sa'd about the dower that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to a man, “Seek something, even though it should be an iron signet-ring.”
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4396
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 86
Ibn Mas'ud said there were ten things the Prophet (ﷺ) disliked : yellow colouring, meaning khaluq, dyeing grey hair, trailing the lower garment, wearing a gold signet-ring, a woman decking herself before people who are not within the prohibited degrees, throwing dice, using spells, except with the mu'awwidhat (The last two suras of the Qur'an are known as al mu’awwidhatan. Here the plural is used, and the suggestion is made that it may include certain supplications and prayers using names of God ; or that suras cxii and cix may be added to the last two), wearing amulets, withdrawing the penis before the semen is discharged, and having intercourse with a woman who is suckling a child; but he did not declare them to be prohibited. Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4397
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 87
Ibn az-Zubair told that a woman client of theirs took az-Zubair’s daughter to ‘Umar b. al-Khattab wearing bells on her leg. ‘Umar cut them off and said he had heard God’s messenger say, “There is a devil along with each bell.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4398
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 88
Bunana, female client of ‘Abd ar-Rahman b. Hayyan al-Ansari, told that when she was with ‘A’isha a girl wearing tinkling little bells was brought in to her, whereupon she ordered that they were not to bring her in, where she was unless they cut off her little bells, for she had heard God’s messenger say, “The angels do not enter a house in which there is a bell.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4399
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 89
‘Abd ar-Rahman b. Tarafa told that his grandfather ‘Arfaja b. As'ad who had had his nose cut off at the battle of al-Kulab (This was a battle about ten years before the Hijra in which the tribe of Tamim was engaged) got a silver nose, but it developed a stench, so the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered him to get a gold nose. Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4400
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 90
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “If anyone wants to put a ring of fire on one he loves let him put a gold ring on him ; if anyone wants to put a necklace of fire on one he loves let him put a gold necklace on him ; and if anyone wants to put a bracelet of fire on one he loves let him put a gold bracelet on him. Keep to silver and amuse yourselves with it.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4401
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 91
Asma’ daughter of Yazid reported God’s messenger as saying, “Any woman who wears a gold necklace will have a similar one of fire put on her neck on the day of resurrection, and any woman who puts a gold earring in her ear will have a similar one of fire put in her ear by God on the day of resurrection.” Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4402
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 92
A sister of Hudhaifa reported God’s messenger as saying, “You women have in silver something with which to adorn yourselves. I assure you that any woman of you who adorns herself with gold which she displays will be punished for it.” Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4403
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 93
‘Uqba b. ‘Amir told that God's messenger used to restrain people who adorned themselves and wore silk, saying, “If you want the adornment and silk of paradise, do not wear them in this world.” Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4404
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 94
Ibn ‘Abbas told that God’s messenger got a signet-ring, but when he wore it he said, “This has distracted me from you ; since today I have been giving a look at it and giving a look at you.” He then threw it away. Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4405
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 95
Malik said : I dislike youths being dressed with any gold, for I have heard that God's messenger forbade wearing a gold signet-ring ; and I disapprove of it for men, both old and young. He transmitted it in al-Muwatta.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4406
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 96
Ibn ‘Umar told that he saw God’s messenger wearing sandals which had no hair on them. Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4407
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 97
Anas said the Prophet’s sandal had two thongs. Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4408
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 98
Jabir told that he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) say on one of his expeditions, “Make a general practice of wearing sandals, for a man keeps riding as long as he wears sandals.” (The meaning is that wearing sandals makes movement easier and protects the feet lrom toughness or thorns on the road. So it is here compared with riding on an animal.) Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4409
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 99
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “When one of you puts on sandals he should put on the right one first and when he takes them off he should take off the left one first, so that the right one should be the first to be put on and the last to be taken off. “ (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4410
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 100
He reported God’s messenger as saying, “None of you should walk with one sandal, but should walk barefoot or wear a pair.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4411
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 101
Jabir reported God’s messenger as saying, “When the thong of a man’s sandal is cut off he should not walk with one sandal till he repairs his thong ; he should not walk with one shoe, or eat with his left hand, or support himself when sitting with a single garment wrapped round his knees, or wrap himself up completely leaving no opening for the arms.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4412
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 102
Ibn ‘Abbas said God’s messenger’s sandal had two thongs, their straps being doubled. Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4413
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 103
Jabir said God's messenger forbade that a man should put on sandals while standing. Abu Dawad transmitted it, and Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it on Abu Huraira’s authority.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4414, 4415
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 104
Al-Qasim b. Muhammad quoted ‘A’isha as saying the Prophet (ﷺ) often walked wearing one sandal. A version says she walked wearing one sandal. Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is sounder
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4416
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 105
Ibn Abbas said it is part of the sunna that when a man sits down he should take off his sandals and place them at his side. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4417
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 106
Ibn Buraida told on his father’s authority that the Negus presented the Prophet (ﷺ) with two plain black shoes and he wore them. Ibn Majah transmitted it, and Tirmidhi added on Ibn Buraida's authority quoting his father’s authority, that he then performed ablution and wiped over them.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4418
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 107
'A’isha said she used to comb God’s messenger’s head when she was menstruating. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4419
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 108
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “The ancient prophetical sunna (The Arabic word is fitra. Its basic meaning is the manner in which one is created. It is also used for the religion of Islam. But in this tradition the meaning is said to be the sunna followed by the prophets from of old, and therefore it is translated above in accordance with this explanation) has five characteristics : circumcision, shaving with a razor, clipping the moustache, paring the nails, and plucking out hairs under the armpit.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4420
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 109
Ibn ‘Umar reported God’s messenger as saying, "Do the opposite of what the polytheists do ; let the beard grow long and clip the moustache.” A version has, “Cut the moustache down and leave the beard.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4421
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 110
Anas said they were told not to let more than forty days elapse between the times they clipped the moustache, pared the nails, plucked out hairs under the armipits and shaved the pubes. Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4422
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 111
Abu Huraira reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “Jews and Christians do not dye [their beards], so act differently from them.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4423
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 112
Jabir told that when Abu Quhafa (Abu Bakr’s father) was brought on the day of the Conquest of Mecca with his head and beard white like hyssop, the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Change this with something, but avoid black.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4424
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 113
Ibn ‘Abbas said the Prophet (ﷺ) liked to do the same as the People of the Book in matters about which he had received no command. The People of the Book used to let their hair hang down and the polytheists used to part their hair, so the Prophet (ﷺ) let his forelock hang down, but afterwards he parted it. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4425
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 114
Nafi‘ quoted Ibn ‘Umar as saying he had heard the Prophet (ﷺ) forbidding qaza'. Nafi' was asked what qaza’ was and replied that it was having part of a boy’s head shaved arid leaving part unshaven. (Bukhari and Muslim.) Some made the explanation a part of the tradition.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4426
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 115
Ibn ‘Umar told that when the Prophet (ﷺ) saw a boy with part of his head shaved and part left unshaven he forbade them to do that, saying, ‘‘Shave it al or leave it all." Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4427
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 116
Ibn ‘Abbas said the Prophet (ﷺ) cursed the mukhannaths among men and the women who imitated men, saying, “Put them out of your houses.” Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4428
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 117
He reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “God has cursed men who imitate women and women who imitate men.” Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4429
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 118
Ibn ‘Umar reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “God has cursed the woman who adds some false hair and the woman who asks for it, the woman who tattoos and the woman who asks for it.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4430
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 119
arfan p930 ‘Abdallah b. Mas'ud said : God has cursed the women who tattoo and the women who have themselves tattooed, the women who pluck hairs from their faces and who make spaces between their teeth for beauty, changing what God has created. When a woman came and told him she had heard he had cursed such and such he asked why he should not curse those whom God’s messenger had cursed and those who were mentioned in God’s Book. She told him she had read it from cover to cover and had not found in it what he had been saying, to which he replied that if she had read it she would have found it, and asked her whether she had not read, “What the apostle has brought you accept, and what he has forbidden you refrain from.” (Qur’an, 59, 7). On her replying that she had, he said he had forbidden what he had been talking about. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4431
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 120
Abu Huraira told that God’s messenger said, “The influence of the evil eye is true,” and forbade tattooing. (It would seem from this tradition that tattooing was used as a protection agains; the evil eye.) Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4432
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 121
Ibn ‘Umar said he had seen God’s messenger with matted hair. Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4433
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 122
Anas said the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade men to use saffron. (Mirqat, iv, 461, says this applies to their clothing and their bodies, as it is a female custom but does not prohibit a small use of it.) (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4434
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 123
‘A’isha said she used to perfume the Prophet (ﷺ) with the sweetest perfume she could find till she saw the perfume shining on his head and beard. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4435
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 124
Nafi' said that when Ibn ‘Umar perfumed himself he used aloes-wood mixed with no other perfume, and also used camphor which he mixed in with the aloes-wood. Then he said that God’s messenger had perfumed himself thus. Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4436
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 125
Ibn ‘Abbas said the Prophet (ﷺ) used to clip or take something off his moustache, and Abraham the friend of the Compassionate One used to do it. Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4437
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 126
Zaid b. Arqam reported God’s messenger as saying, “He who does not take something off his moustache is not one of us.” Ahmad, Tirmidhi and Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4438
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 127
‘Amr b. Shu'aib; on his father's authority, said his grandfather told that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to take something off the side and the bottom of his beard. Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a gharib tradition.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4439
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 128
Ya‘la b. Murra told that when the Prophet (ﷺ) saw some khaluq (A liquid, yellow perfume mainly composed of saffron) on him he asked whether he had a wife, and when he replied that he had not he said, “Wash it, then wash it, then wash it, and do not use it again.” Tirmidhi and Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4440
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 129
Abu Musa reported God’s messenger as saying, “God does not accept the prayer of a man who has any khaluq on his body.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4441
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 130
‘Ammar b. Yasir said : I came to my family after a journey with my hands chapped and they perfumed me with saffron. In the morning I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) and gave him a greeting, but instead of responding to it he said, “Go away and wash this off yourself.” Abu Dawud transimitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4442
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 131
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “The perfume for men is that whose odour is apparent but whose colour is hidden, and the perfume for women is that whose colour is apparent but whose odour is hidden. Tirmidhi and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4443
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 132
Anas said God’s messenger had sukka (A perfume made from ramik, a black substance mixed with musk. After an elaborate process of pounding and moistening it was left for a year before being used. Its perfume is said to have improved with age. Cf. Mirqat, iv, 463 f.) with which he perfumed himself. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4444
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 133
He said God’s messenger often greased his head and combed his beard, and he often wore a head veil as though his garment (the explanation which seems to be preferred is that the word "garment’’ here refers to the cloth like a veil which was used to protect the turban from the grease.) were that of an olive-oil seller. It is transmitted in Sharh as sunna.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4445
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 134
Umm Hani’ said : God’s messenger came to us once in Mecca and he had four plaits of hair. Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4446
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 135
‘A'isha said that when she parted God’s messenger’s hair she made a parting from the crown of his head and let his forelock hang between his eyes. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4447
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 136
‘Abdallah b. Mughaffal said God’s messenger forbade combing the hair except every second day. Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4448
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 137
‘Abdallah b. Buraida told that a man asked Fadala b. ‘Ubaid why it was he saw him dishevelled and he replied that God's messenger had forbidden them to indulge much in luxury. He asked why it was he saw him unshod and he replied that God's messenger used to command them to go barefoot at times. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4449
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 138
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “He who has hair should honour it.” Abu Dawud trrnsmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4450
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 139
Abu Dharr reported God’s messenger as saying, “The best things with which grey hairs are changed are henna and katam (leaves of the salam tree (mimosa flava). This dye applied with henna to the hair is said to preserve its original colour. Katam is also said to lighten the colour of the hair). Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4451
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 140
Ibn ‘Abbas reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “At the end of time there will be people who will use this black dye like the crops of doves who will not experience the fragrance of paradise.” Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4452
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 141
Ibn ‘Umar said the Prophet (ﷺ) used to wear tanned leather sandals and dye his beard yellow with wars (a plant of yellow colour in the Yemen, like sesame) and saffron. And Ibn ‘Umar used to do that. Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4453
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 142
Ibn ‘Abbas told that when a man who had dyed himself with henna passed the Prophet (ﷺ) he said, “How fine this is! ” When another who had dyed himself with henna and katam passed by he said, “This is better than that.” Then when another who had dyed himself with yellow dye passed by he said, “This is better than all that.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4454
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 143
Abu Huraira reported God’s messenger as saying, “Change grey hairs and do not copy the Jews.” Tirmidhi transmitted it, and Nasa’i transmitted it on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar and az-Zubair.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4455
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 144
‘Amr b. Shu'aib, on his father’s authority, told that his grandfather reported God’s messenger as saying. “Do not pluck out grey hairs, for they are the Muslim’s light. If anyone grows a grey hair in Islam God will record on his behalf a good deed for it, will blot out a sin for it, and raise him a degree for it.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4458
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 145
Ka'b b. Murra reported God’s messenger as saying, “If anyone grows a grey hair in Islam it will be a light for him on the day of resurrection.” Tirmidhi and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4459
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 146
‘A’isha said : God’s messenger and I used to wash from one vessel; and he had hair which did not reach the shoulder but which came lower than the ear. Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4460
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 147
Ibn al-Hanzaliya, one of the Prophet’s Companions, reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “Khuraim al-Asadi would be a fine man were it not for the length of his hair which reaches the shoulders and the way he lets his lower garment hang down.” When Khuraim heard that he took a knife and cut his hair in line with his ears, and he raised his lower garment halfway up his legs. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4461
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 148
Anas said he had a hanging lock of hair and his mother told him not to cut it, for God’s messenger used to stretch it out and hold it. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4462
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 149
‘Abdallah b. Ja'far said: The Prophet (ﷺ) waited three days before visiting the family of Ja'far (Ja'far b. Abu Talib was killed at Mu'ta in the year 7 A.H). He said, “Do not weep for my brother after today,” and then said, “Call my brother’s children to me.” When we had been brought like a number of chickens he said, “Call me a barber,” and then ordered him to shave our heads. Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4463
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 150
Umm 'Atiya al-Ansariya told that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to a woman who used to perform circumcision (on girls) in Medina, “Do not cut severely, as that is better for a woman and more desirable to a husband.” Abu Dawud transmitted it, saying this is a weak tradition one of whose transmitters is an unknown man.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4464
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 151
Karima daughter of Hammam told that a woman asked ‘A’isha about dyeing with henna and she replied, “There is no harm, but I do not like it. My beloved disliked its odour." Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4465
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 152
‘A’isha told that when Hind daughter of ‘Utba said, “Prophet of God, accept my allegiance," he replied, “Not till you make a difference to the palms of your hands ; for they look like the paws of a beast of prey." (A strong way of saying that a woman's hands with no henna on them are ugly) Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4466
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 153
She told that a woman made a sign from behind a curtain to indicate that she had a letter for God's messenger. The Prophet (ﷺ) closed his hand saying, “I do not know whether this is a man’s or a woman’s hand," and when she declared that it was a woman’s he said, “If you were a woman you would make a difference to your nails," meaning with henna. Abu Dawud and Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4467
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 154
Ibn ‘Abbas said the woman who supplies false hair and the one who asks for it, the woman who pulls out hair for other people and the woman who depilates herself, the woman who tattoos and the one who has it done when there was no disease to justify it were cursed. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4468
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 155
Abu Huraira said God’s messenger cursed the man who dressed like a woman and the woman who dressed like a man. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4469
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 156
Ibn Abu Mulaika told that when someone remarked to ‘A’isha that a woman was wearing sandals (in refrence to men’s footwear) she replied that God’s messenger cursed mannish women. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4470
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 157
Thauban told that when God’s messenger went on a journey the last member of his family he saw was Fatima and the first he visited on his return was Fatima. Once when he returned from an expedition she had hung up a hair-cloth, or a curtain, at her door and adorned al-Hasan and al-Husain with silver bracelets, so when he arrived he did not enter. Thinking that he had been prevented from entering by what he had seen she tore down the curtain, unfastened the bracelets from the boys and cut them off them. They went weeping to God's messenger, and when he had taken them from them he said, “Take this to so and so’s family, Thauban. These are my family and I dislike their enjoying their good things in the present life. Buy Fatima a necklace of ‘asb( the meaning is not clear. It is suggested that it means the tendons of the joints of animals cut into beads, or the teeth or bones of the hippopotamus) , Thauban, and two ivory (Or, 'tortoise-shell’ (’aj) bracelets.” Ahmad and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4471
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 158
Ibn ‘Abbas reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “Apply antimony, for it clears the sight and makes the hair grow.” And he asserted that the Prophet (ﷺ) had a collyrium-case from which he applied collyrium every night in each eye three times. Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4472
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 159
He said the Prophet (ﷺ) used to apply antimony three times in each eye before going to sleep, and reported him as saying, “The best medicines you apply are those sipped at the corners of the mouth, those snuffed up the nose, cupping, purgatives; the best thing you apply to your eyes is antimony, for it clears the sight and makes the hair grow ; and the best days for cupping are the seventeenth, nineteenth and twenty-first.” When God’s messenger was taken up to visit heaven every company of angels he passed said, “Keep up the practice of cupping.” Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a hasan gharib tradition.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4473
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 160
‘A’isha said the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade men and women from entering baths, but afterwards permitted men to enter them wearing lower garments. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4474
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 161
Abul Malih told that some women who belonged to Hims came to ‘A’isha and she asked where they were from. On their replying that they came from Syria she said, “Perhaps you come from the region whose women enter the baths.” They replied that that was so, and then she told them she had heard God’s messenger say, “A woman does not remoye her clothes elsewhere than in her husband’s house without tearing down the veil between her and her Lord.” A version has, "elsewhere than in her house without tearing down her veil between her and God who is great and glorious.” Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4475
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 162
‘Abdallah b. 'Amr reported God’s messenger as saving, "The land of the foreigners will be conquered for you, and you will find in it houses called baths. Men must not enter them without lower garments. Keep women away from them, except those who are ill or in childbed.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4476
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 163
Jabir reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, "He who believes in God and the last day must not enter a bath without a lower garment; he who believes in God and the last day must not bring his spouse into a bath ; and he who believes in God and the last day must not sit at a cloth where wine is being circulated.” Tirmidhi and Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4477
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 164
Thabit told that when Anas was asked whether the Prophet (ﷺ) dyed his hair he replied, "If I had wanted to count the hoary hairs which were on his head I could have done so,” adding that he did not dye his hair. In a version he added that Abu Bakr dyed his hair with henna and katam, and ‘Umar dyed it with henna alone. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4478
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 165
Ibn ‘Umar used to make his beard yellow with a yellow dye so that his clothes were full of it. He was asked why he used the yellow dye and replied, "I saw God's messenger using it as a dye, and he liked nothing better than it. He used to dye all his clothes with it, even his turban.” Abu Dawud and Nasa’i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4479
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 166
‘Uthman b. ‘Abdallah b. Mauhib said : I went to visit Umm Salama and she brought out for us some hairs of the Prophet (ﷺ) which had been dyed. Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4480
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 167
Abu Huraira told that a mukhannath who had dyed his hands and feet with henna was brought to God’s messenger who asked, "What is the matter with this man?” On being told that he affected women’s get-up he ordered him to be banished to an-Naqi'. The people suggested that they should kill him, but he said, “I have been prohibited from killing people who pray.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4481
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 168
Al-Walid b. ‘Uqba said : When God’s messenger conquered Mecca the people of Mecca began to bring their boys and he would invoke a blessing on them and rub their heads. I was brought, but as I had been perfumed with a mixture of saffron he did not touch me because of the perfume. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4482
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 169
Abu Qatada told that he said to God’s messenger, "I have locks coming down to the shoulders, so should I comb it ?” He replied, “Yes, and show honour to it.” Abu Qatada often greased it twice a day because God’s messenger said, “Yes, and show honour to it.” Malik transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4483
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 170
Al-Hajjaj b. Hassan said : We went in to visit Anas b. Malik, and my sister al-Mughira told me that at that time I was a youth with two plaits of hair (The text mentions qarnan or qussatan. The former would mean two side plaits and the latter two plaits over the forehead. The alternative is given evidently because the transmitter is not sure which was the correct word), and he wiped my head, invoked a blessing on me and said, “Shave these two, or clip them, for this is the style of the Jews.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4484
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 171
‘Ali said God's messenger forbade that a woman should shave her head. Nasa'i transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4485
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 172
‘Ata’ b. Yasar told that when God’s messenger was in the mosque a man whose head and beard were dishevelled entered, and God’s messenger pointed his hand at him as though he were ordering him to arrange his hair and his beard. When he had done so and returned, God's messenger said, “Is this not better than that one of you should come with his head dishevelled, as though he were a devil ?” Malik transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4486
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 173
Ibn al-Musayyib was heard saying : “God is good and likes what is fragrant (Tayyib is ‘good’ and tib is ‘perfume’, or ‘fragrance.’); clean and likes cleanliness; generous and likes generosity; munificent and likes munificence; so cleanse (I think he said, your courtyards), and do not imitate the Jews.” I mentioned that to Muhajir b. Mismar and he said he had been told by ‘Amir b. Sa‘d, on his father’s authority, that the Prophet (ﷺ) had said something similar, but he said, “Cleanse your courtyards.” Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4487
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 174
Yahya b. Sa'id told that he heard Sa'id b. al-Musayyib say : Abraham, the friend of the Compassionate One, was the first man to entertain a guest, the first man to be circumcised, the first man to clip his moustache, and he first man to notice grey hairs, so he said, “What is this, my Lord?” The Lord who is blessed and exalted replied, “Dignity, Abraham.” He said, “My Lord, give me more dignity.” Malik transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4488
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 175
Abu Talha reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “The angels do not enter a house which contains a dog or pictures.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4489
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 176
Ibn ‘Abbas told on Maimuna’s authority that one morning God’s messenger was silent with grief, and said, “Gabriel promised to meet me last night, but he did not do so. I swear by God that he has never broken his promise before.” He then thought of a puppy which he had seen under a (Fustat Mirqat, iv, 484 considers that here it means a couch) tent of his, and when he had given orders and had it put out he took some water in his hand and sprinkled the place where it had been. In the evening Gabriel met him and he said, “You promised to meet me yesterday,” to which he replied, “Yes, but we do not enter a house which contains a dog or a picture.” So next morning God’s messenger ordered that dogs should be killed, even to the extent of ordering that dogs which guarded small gardens should be killed, but leaving out of account those which guarded large gardens. Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4490
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 177
‘A’isha told that the Prophet (ﷺ) never left in his house anything containing figures of a cross without destroying it. Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4491
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 178
She told that she bought a cushion on which were pictures, and when God’s messenger saw it he stopped at the door and did not enter. Seeing the signs of disapproval in his face she said, “Messenger of God, I repent towards God and His messenger. What have I done wrong ?” He asked, “What is the meaning of this cushion ?” and when she replied that she had bought it for him to sit and recline on he said, “The people who make these pictures will be punished on the day of resurrection and be told to bring to life what they have created,” adding, “The angels do not enter a house which contains a picture.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4492
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 179
She told that she had screened a store-room of hers with a curtain on which there were figures and the Prophet (ﷺ) tore it down ; so she made two cushions out of it and had them in the house for sitting on.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4493
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 180
She said : The Prophet (ﷺ) went out on an expedition and I got a carpet which I hung as a screen at the door, but when he came and saw the carpet he pulled it and tore it down, saying, “God has not commanded us to clothe stones and clay.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4494
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 181
She reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “Those who will receive the severest punishment on the day of resurrection will be they who imitate what God has created.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4495
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 182
Abu Huraira told of hearing God’s messenger state that God most high says, “Who is more in the wrong than he who sets about creating things like what I have created ? Well, let such people create an atom, let them create a grain, or a grain of barley.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4496
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 183
'Abdallah b. Mas'ud told that he heard God’s messenger say, “Those who will receive the severest punishment from God will be the people who make representations of things.” (Al-musawwiruna. There is a difference of opinion as to whether this refers to those who make snch representations as idols to be worshipped, or whether the reference is to representations of living creatures in general.) (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4497
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 184
Ibn ‘Abbas told that he heard God’s messenger say, “Everyone who makes representations of things will go to hell, and for every representation he has made there will be produced a soul which will punish him in jahannam.” Ibn ‘Abbas said : If you must do it, make pictures of trees and of things which do not possess a soul. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4498
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 185
He told that he heard God’s messenger say, “If anyone pretends to have had a dream which he did not see he will be given the task of joining two barley-seeds, but will be unable to do so ; if anyone listens to other people’s talk when they do not want him to hear, or try to avoid him, lead will be poured into his ears on the day of resurrection; and he who makes a representation of anything will be punished and given the task of breathing into it, but will be unable to do so.” Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4499
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 186
Buraida reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, "He who plays backgammon is as though he had dipped his hand in a pig’s flesh and blood.” Muslim transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4500
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 187
Abu Huraira said God's messenger told that Gabriel came to him and said, "I came to you last night and was prevented from entering simply by the fact that there were images at the door, for there was a figured curtain with images on it and there was a dog in the house. So order that the head of the image which is at the door of the house be cut off so that it may become like the form of a tree; order that the curtain be cut up and made into two cushions spread out on which people may tread; and order that the dog be put out.” God’s messenger then did so. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4501
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 188
He reported God’s messenger as saying, "On the day of resurrection there will issue from hell a portion having two eyes which see, two ears which hear and a tongue which speaks, and it will say it has been put in charge of three classes : everyone who is proud and obstreperous, everyone who invokes another god along with God, and those who make representations of things.” Tirmidhi transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4502
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 189
Ibn ‘Abbas reported God’s messenger as saying, "God most high has made wine, maisir and the kuba unlawfuland he said, "Every intoxicant is unlawful.” The kuba is said to be the drum. Baihaqi transmitted it in Shu’ab al-iman.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4503
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 190
Ibn ‘Umar said the Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited wine, maisir, the kuba,/i>, and ghubaira’ which is an intoxicating drink made by Abyssinians from millet. It is called sukruka. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4504
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 191
Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari reported God’s messenger as saying, "He who plays backgammon has disobeyed God and His messenger." Ahmad and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4505
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 192
Abu Huraira told that God’s messenger saw a man following a pigeon and said, "A devil is following a she-devil." Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah and Baihaqi, in Shu’ab al-iman, transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4506
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 193
Sa'id b. Abul Hasan said : When was with Ibn ‘Abbas a man came to him and said, "Ibn ‘Abbas, I am a man whose livelihood comes only from the work of my hands, and I make these representations of things." Ibn ‘Abbas replied that he would tell him only what he had heard from God’s messenger. He had heard him say, ‘‘If anyone makes a representation of anything God will punish him till he blows a spirit into it, and he will never be able to do that." Then when the man gasped and became pale he said to him, “Out upon you ! If you must do so, make representations of these trees and of anything which does not possess a spirit.” Bukhari transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4507
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 194
‘A’isha told that when the Prophet (ﷺ) was ill some of his wives mentioned a church called Mariya. Umm Salama and Umm Habiba who had gone to Abyssinia mentioned its beauty and the statues it contained, whereupon he raised his head and said, "When a pious man among those people dies they build a place of worship over his grave, then make those statues in it. Those are the worst of God’s creatures.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4508
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 195
Ibn ‘Abbas reported God’s messenger as saying, ‘The one who receives the severest punishment on the day of resurrection will be he who kills a prophet, or who is killed by a prophet, or kills one of his parents, those who make representations of things, and a learned man who derives no benefit from his learning." Baihaqi transmitted it in Shu’ab al-iman.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4509
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 196
‘Ali used to say that chess is the maisir of the foreigners. Ibn Shihab told that Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari used to say that only a sinner plays chess. He told that when asked about playing chess he replied that it pertains to what is worthless and that God does not like what is worthless. Baihaqi transmitted the four traditions in Shu’ab al-iman.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4510, 4511, 4512
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 197
Abu Huraira told that God's messenger used to come to the house of some of the Ansar, but that near it was a house which he never visited. That distressed the people, so they said, “Messenger of God, you visit so and so’s house, but you never visit ours.” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “It is because there is a dog in your house. ” They said, “There is a cat in their house,” and he replied, “A cat is a beast of prey.” (The explanation given is that a cat uses its fangs to kill its prey and is not unclean whereas the dog eats filth and is considered unclean.) Daraqutni transmitted it.
Reference: Mishkat al-Masabih 4513
In-book reference: Book 22, Hadith 198