Hadiths on Forbidden Emulation

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6 explained prophetic hadiths on "Forbidden Emulation": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

This category brings together 4 hadiths on the prohibition of imitating other communities. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) teaches that “Whoever imitates a people is one of them”, calls for differing from the Jews and the Christians through dyeing, states that he was not ordered to adorn and raise up mosques, and curses the effeminate among men and the masculine among women. Three reports are authentic, and the first is judged good.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Forbidden Emulation

Authentic hadith I have not been ordered to build lofty mosques Authentic Verily, you will follow those before you, span by span and cubit by cubit Hasan Whoever imitates a people is one of them Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the effeminate men and the masculine women. He said: Turn them out of your houses Authentic The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the man who wears women's clothes and the woman who wears men's clothes Authentic hadith The Jews and Christians do not dye (their grey hair), so do the opposite of what they do

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ