Chapter: The recommendation to be moderate in one’s dress and not limit oneself to clothes that demean one’s appearance when there is neither need nor a recognised religious purpose for doing so

803 – ʿAmr ibn Shuʿayb, from his father, from his grandfather, reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Allah loves to see the outward trace of His favour upon His servant.” Reported by al-Tirmidhī, who graded it ḥasan (fair).

Explanation
The author—may Allah have mercy on him—includes in the Book of Dress two chapters: the first recommends abandoning luxurious garments out of humility before Allah, and the second urges moderation in dress.

As for the first, Muʿādh ibn Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever refrains from wearing fine, pleasant clothing out of humility for Allah, though able to do so, Allah will summon him on the Day of Resurrection before all creation and allow him to choose whichever robes of faith he wishes to wear.” This shows that when a person is among people of modest means who cannot afford expensive clothes, he ought to humble himself and dress as they do, lest