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a good condiment.” (Sahih Muslim, Book 023, Number
5093)
A man came to the Prophet and said: “My brother has
some abdominal trouble.” The Prophet said: “Let him
drink honey.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 71,
Number 588)

Clothing
Our Prophet (saas) wore light and thin clothes most of the
time. His favorite item of clothing was a kurta (shirt). His tur-
ban was generally medium in length and not so long that it
would cause a headache. His favorite color was white.
He told Muslims not to boast among themselves about their
clothes and admonished those who became haughty on
account of their clothes:
“On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will not look at the
person who drags his garment (behind him) out of con-
ceit.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 72, Number 675)
Other than the company of believers, the Prophet (saas)
would take great care of his outfit and preferred to wear par-
ticularly magnificent clothes when he was with foreign envoys.
He would not reject expensive and ostentatious clothes sent
by other tribal leaders and kings; rather, he would wear them.
He advised Muslims always to wear clean clothes.
Abdullah ibn Abbas narrated: “When the Haruriyyah
revolted, I came to Ali (ra). He said: ‘Go to these people.’
I put on the best suit of Yemeni clothing and went to
them. They said: ‘Welcome, Ibn Abbas. What is this suit of
clothing?’ I said: ‘Why are you objecting to it? I saw the
Messenger of Allah (saas) wearing the best suit of

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