Dressing cleanly and neatly is a sign of self-respect and of valuing those around you.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) loved to wear white; when he saw someone with unkempt hair or dirty clothes he would tell them to tidy themselves. When he looked in the mirror he would say a supplication. Caring about appearance is not arrogance; on the contrary, it reflects the respect we hold for those we meet.
What is the hadith source of this sunnah?
This sunnah rests on the following hadiths. The reference gives the collection, chapter and number where the hadith appears.
- Abu Dawud, Book of Clothing, 13 (hadith no. 4061)
- Abu Dawud, Book of Clothing, 14 (hadith no. 4062)
- an-Nawawi, al-Adhkar, p. 304
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More sunnahs in Clothing
As a table with references: Clothing sunnahs.
- A Supplication for New Clothes: Praising Allah and supplicating when you obtain new clothes reflects the courtesy of the sunnah.
- Wearing a Turban: Wrapping a turban around the head is a sunnah found in the Prophet's dress.
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