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2285. Abū Umāmah bin Sahl bin Hunaif narrated from some of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ that the Prophet ﷺ said: "While I was sleeping I saw people presented before me, and they were wearing shirts. Some of them (the shirts) reaching their breasts, and some of them reaching below that." He said: "Then 'Umar was presented before me and he was wearing a shirt that was dragging." They said: "How did you interpret that O
Messenger of Allāh?" He said: "The religion." (Ṣaḥīḥ)
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Man's garment serves the purpose of hiding his nakedness, of protecting him from the element of nature, and of adornment. Similarly, religion is a bulwark against sins and evil deeds. It beautifies man's character and conduct. 'Umar's dragging his shirt until below his feet is an indication that his glorious life his deep knowledge of religion and his character