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3755. It was narrated from Saṣīnah Abū ‘Abdur-Raḥmān, that a man invited ‘Alī bin Abī Tālīb, and made some food for him. Fāṭimah said: “Why don’t we call the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ to eat with us.” So they called him and he came. He put his hands on the door opening, then he saw the (decorated) curtain that had been put in a corner of the house, so he went back. Fāṭimah said to ‘Alī: “Follow him and find out what made him go back.” So I followed him and said: “O Messenger of Allāh, what made you go back?” He said: “It is not befitting for me, or for any Prophet to enter a house that is decorated.” (Hasan)
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Commentary
In another narration it is explained that there was something objectionable on the material of the curtain. This narration proves that one is not required to accept the invitation to an event in which objectionable matters are not prohibited.
