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4040. It was narrated from Nāfi’, from ‘Abdullāh bin ‘Umar, that ‘Umar bin Al-Khaṭṭāb saw a Hullah of Sirā[1] silk being sold at the door of the Masjid, and he said: “O Messenger of Allāh, why don’t you buy this and wear it for the people on Fridays, and for the delegations when they come to you?” The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “This is only worn by one who has no share in the Hereafter.” Then some Hullah like it were brought to the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ, and he
[1] It is a fabric with stripes of silk, see number 5299 of Sunan An-Nasā’ī.
gave one of them to ‘Umar. ‘Umar said: “O Messenger of Allāh, are you giving me this to wear when you said what you said about the suit of ‘Uṭārid?” The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “I did not give it to you to wear it.” So ‘Umar gave it to an idolater brother of his in Makkah. (Saḥīh)
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Commentary
It is especially recommended to dress well for ‘Eid and Friday prayer. Pure silk cloth is prohibited for men, but artificial silk is allowed. See number 4054. Disbelievers have no share of Allāh’s favors on the Day of Resurrection.
