Riyad as-Salihin, 784
Abu Sa'id 'Amr bin Huraith (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
It was as if I am seeing the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wearing a black turban and both ends of it are falling over his shoulders. <b>[Muslim]</b>. Another narration is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was delivering a Khutbah wearing a black turban.
وعن أبى سعيد عمرو بن حريث رضى الله عنه قال: كأني انظر إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وعليه عمامة سوداء، قد أرخى طرفيها بين كتفيه.((رواه مسلم)) وفى رواية له : أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم خطب الناس، وعليه عمامة سوداء.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 3, Hadith 7
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is permissible to wear green and black clothes, though white clothing is better.<br>
2) It is permissible to wear a black turban during sermons and other activities, without making it a habit. The persistent wearing of black clothing has become a slogan for some groups opposing the Sunnah.