Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 38
38 DRESS AND APPEARANCE Children of Adam, We have created for you raiment which covers your nakedness and is a source of elegance; but the raiment of righteousness is best (7. 27). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: l. Put on your garments and do not issue forth un covered. 2. Dress well and caparison your mounts well, so that you may be distingushed among people. 3. Wear white garments for they are the best, and wrap up your dead in them. The best kohl is athmad, it clears the vision and fosters the eyelashes. 4. Wear loose trousers for they cover the limbs effectively, and urge the women to do the same when they go out. 5. When Allah bestows wealth on you, there should appear on you some token of His favour and grace. 6. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) condemned a man wearing feminine clothes and a woman wearing masculine dress. 7. The Byzantine Emperor sent the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) a silk cloak a:; a present, which he tried to put on but he felt so uneasy that his hands trembled while he was doing it. Then he sent it to his cousin Ja'far who came to the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) wearing it. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: I did not send it to you so that you should wear it. Then what should I do with it? Send it to your friend the Negus of Abyssinia. 8. Take good care of your hair and treat it well.