Riyad as-Salihin, 720
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) liked to use his right hand in all matters: in combing his hair and wearing his shoes. <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يعجبه التيمن في شأنه كله: في طهوره، وترجله، وتنعله. ((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 1, Hadith 41
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to begin with the right in every good thing. This includes the body parts during ablution, bathing, hair combing or cutting, and putting on shoes.<br>
2) The left hand should be used in things involving no honor, like removing filth.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
The right side is a position of honor, and so it should be kept away from anything deemed dirty. The left hand should be used for dirty things, and the right hand is for all else. This is a sign of the Shariah’s care to organize the life affairs of the believers, which indicates the perfection of this religion.