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Riyad as-Salihin 780 (Book 3, Hadith 3) #37269
The Graceful Red Mantle of the Prophet Muhammad

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was of medium stature and was seen wearing a red mantle, which was very graceful.

Bara' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah was of medium stature. I saw him wearing a red mantle. I have never seen anything more graceful than that. Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن البراء رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله مربوعاً، ولقد رأيته في حلةٍ حمراء ما رأيت شيئاً قط أحسن منه.((متفق عليه))

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mantle  *  graceful  *  bara  *  allah  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Appreciate beauty and dress modestly yet gracefully.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the physical appearance of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is reported that he had a medium stature and wore a red mantle. Bara' (May Allah be pleased with him), who reported this hadith, said that he has never seen anything more graceful than that. This hadith teaches us to appreciate beauty in all its forms and to recognize gracefulness even in simple things like clothing. It also reminds us to follow the example of our beloved prophet in all aspects of life including dressing modestly yet gracefully.

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