Wrapping a turban around the head is a sunnah found in the Prophet's dress.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) entered Mecca on the day of its conquest wearing a black turban on his head. Covering the head was part of his simple, neat dress.
What is the hadith source of this sunnah?
This sunnah rests on the following hadith. The reference gives the collection, chapter and number where the hadith appears.
- DM1971 Dârimî, Menâsik, 88
More sunnahs in Clothing
As a table with references: Clothing sunnahs.
- Dressing Cleanly and Neatly: Dressing cleanly and neatly is a sign of self-respect and of valuing those around you.
- A Supplication for New Clothes: Praising Allah and supplicating when you obtain new clothes reflects the courtesy of the sunnah.
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