When it comes to the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ('alayhi salat wa salam), there's a lot to learn. Every aspect of his life still provides us with lessons on how to lead our own lives in a righteous and well-guided way. And of course, since we're at My Qamis, this subject is of particular interest tous!
The garment the Prophet loved most: the famous qamis
You may have guessed it, but the garment the Prophet loved most was the qamis. Also known as djellaba, boubou or thawb. This long tunic , usually made of a single piece, can be worn in a variety of styles and colors. It can have short or long sleeves.
A collar, which can also take on several styles, or a slim or fuller cut. Of course, in the days of our beloved Prophet ('alayhi salat wa salam), the choice was much more limited. But one thing's for sure: Allah loves beautiful things, as well as cleanliness. Therefore, let's be neat in our appearance, not to mention our behavior!
According to 'Abdallah Ibn Mas'oud (may Allah be pleased with him): A man said: Surely the person likes to wear beautiful clothes and shoes. The Prophet ('alayhi salat wa salam) said: "Surely Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty". (Reported by Mouslim in his Sahih n°91)
Some evidence about the garment the Prophet liked best
In this famous hadith, we are told about the garment worn by the Prophet Muhammad ( 'alayhi salat wa salam): According to Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her), "the garment that the Prophet ('alayhi salat wa salam) loved most was the qamis" .
(Reported by Abu Daoud and authenticated by Sheikh Albani in Sahih Taghrib n°2028)
We also have, al hamdulilah, an indication of the preferred color of the Messenger of Allah's clothing: Ibn Abbâs - mayAllah be pleased with him and his father - reports that the Messenger ofAllah -prayer and greetings ofAllah upon him - said: "Wear white garments. Let your living wear them and make shrouds of them for your dead, for they are your best garments."
What were his other clothing habits?
We also know that the Prophet ('alayhi salat wa salam) wore a turban on his head. However, this is not Sunnah per se, but rather the fact that he dressed according to the habits and customs of his country.
Today, for example, it's very common to wear a fez or a keffiyeh in certain Arab countries. We also know that the Messenger of Allah liked to go out clean and perfumed.
Itis authenticated thathe said ('alayhi salat wa salam): "Allah has a right over every Muslim thathe wash himself every seven days, and ifhe has perfume he must put it on." (Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah 1761) Find out more about our selection of oriental perfumes to sublimate yourself!
A rule to remember..
It's important to point out that, although the qamis, and a white one at that, was the beloved Islamic garment of the Messenger of Allah, this is a non-obligatory sunnah. And there's another sunnah, which is to dress like the people of the country you're in. As long as, of course, the clothing in question is lawful. Shaykh 'Otheimin said: "The Sunnah is to wear what people are accustomed to wearing as long as that garment is not forbidden. If it is forbidden, then it is obligatory to stay away from it". (Charh Hilia Talib Al Ilm p 184) So, for example, if we find ourselves in Pakistan, the Pakistani qamis, or short kamis, will be in order!