Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When death approaches the believer, angels of mercy come to him with white silk, saying: Come out satisfied and well-pleasing to the rest and comfort of Allah and to a Lord who is not angry! So it comes out like the best fragrance …
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Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever abandons wine-drinking although he could drink it, he will be given drink within the holy sanctuary. Whoever abandons wearing silk although he could wear it, he will be clothed within the holy sanctuary.” Source: Musnad al-Bazzār 7381 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi …
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Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When my nation adopts five practices, their destruction is inevitable: when they curse each other openly, they wear silk, they take up musical instruments, they drink wine, and men are satisfied with men and women are satisfied with women.” Source: Shu’ab al-Imān …
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Al-Bara’ ibn ‘Azib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited us from seven things: using gold rings, silk, flax, brocade, red saddle clothes, taffeta, and silver vessels. And the Prophet commanded us to do seven things: to visit the sick, to follow the funeral procession, to bless those who sneeze, to return …
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Hudhayfah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not wear silk or taffeta. Do not drink from gold or silver vessels, and do not eat from plates made from them. Verily, these are for unbelievers in the world and for us in the Hereafter.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5110, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2067 …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, granted a concession to Al-Zubayr and Abdur Rahman to wear silk when they were suffering from a rash. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5501, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2076 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ رَخَّصَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ …
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Hudhayfah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited us from eating and drinking out of golden or silver vessels. He prohibited us from wearing silk or brocade, or sitting upon anything made from them. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5499, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2067 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ …
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Aisha reported: We had a curtain that had pictures of birds upon it. Whenever a visitor entered, he would find them in front of him. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me, “Change this, for every time I enter I am reminded of the worldly life.” In another narration, …
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Abu Musa reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty has made lawful silk and gold for the women of my nation, but he has forbidden them for men.” Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 5265 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ …
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Aisha reported: Gabriel came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, with her image on a green, silken cloth and he said, “Verily, this is your wife in this world and in the Hereafter.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3880 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَائِشَةَ أَنَّ جِبْرِيلَ جَاءَ بِصُورَتِهَا فِي خِرْقَةِ حَرِيرٍ …
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Ibn Umar reported: Umar saw a silken cloak for sale and he requested that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, buy it to wear on Fridays and days he receives delegations. The Prophet said, “Verily, this cloak is worn by one who has no share in the Hereafter.” Later, the Prophet received some …
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Abdullah ibn Umar reported: Umar bought a silk cloak from the market and took it to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, take it and wear it on Eid and when the delegations visit you.” The Prophet said, “This clothing is for those who have no …
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