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Sunan an-Nasai 5323 (Book 48, Hadith 284) #19855
The Benefits of Wearing White Garments

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) advised people to wear white garments and use them for both living and dead.

It was narrated that Samurah said: "The Messenger of Allah SAW said: 'You should wear white garments; dress your living ones in them, and shroud your dead in them, for they are among the best of your garments'."
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْبَيَاضِ مِنَ الثِّيَابِ فَلْيَلْبَسْهَا أَحْيَاؤُكُمْ وَكَفِّنُوا فِيهَا مَوْتَاكُمْ فَإِنَّهَا مِنْ خَيْرِ ثِيَابِكُمْ

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clothing  *  white  *  garments  *  dress  *  libaas  *  thiyab  *  kafan

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Wear White Garments .

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, taught us the importance of wearing white garments. He said that it is among the best of our clothing and should be used for both living and dead. This hadith teaches us to dress modestly in white clothing as it is a sign of purity, cleanliness, and holiness. It also encourages us to take care of our deceased by shrouding them in white cloths as a sign of respect for their life on earth. Furthermore, this hadith reminds us that we should always strive to look our best when we are alive so that when we die, we can be buried with dignity in clean clothes that reflect the good deeds done during our lifetime.

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