None of you should walk wearing one shoe; either wear both of them or take them both off

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Hadith text: None of you should walk wearing one shoe; either wear b…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «لا يمش أحدكم في نعل واحدة، لِيُنْعِلهما جميعًا، أو لِيَخْلَعْهُمَا جميعًا».

Explanation of the hadith: None of you should walk wearing one shoe; either wear b…

In this Hadīth, the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) prohibits us from walking with one shoe and tells that we should either wear both shoes or take them both off and walk barefooted. This manner shows the precision of the Islamic Shariah and the fact that it encompasses all aspects of life.

Categories : Shariah-approved Manners · Manners of Dressing · Virtues and Manners

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