Riyad as-Salihin, 725
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When you wear your clothes or perform your Wudu', begin with your right side." <b>[Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: “ إذا لبستم،وإذا توضأتم، فابدؤا بأيمانكم” حديث صحيح، ((رواه أبو داود والترمذي بإسناد صحيح)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 1, Hadith 46
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to start with the right foot when putting on shoes and with the left foot when taking them off. This indicates that honor is afforded to the right.<br>
2) It is recommended to start with the right side and use the right hand in ablution, eating, drinking, and wearing clothes, and to use the left hand in removing dirt and taking off clothes or shoes.