Riyad as-Salihin, 811
Abul-Malih on the authority of his father reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited the use of the skins of wild animals. <b>[Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi and An- Nasa'i]</b>. Another narration in At-Tirmidhi is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the use of the skins of wild animals in making firash (i.e., something to sit on or lie down on, such as cushions, pillows, covers, spreads, saddles, etc.).
وعن أبى المليح عن أبيه ، رضى الله عنه ، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم نهى عن جلود السباع.((رواه أبو داود والترمذي والنسائي)) و في رواية للترمذي: نهى عن جلود السباع أن تفترش.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 3, Hadith 34
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is not permissible to wear fur made from the skin of leopards or any predator. The reason is that the savage nature of these animals impacts those who wear them. It is also prohibited to sit or ride on such skin.<br>
2) It is prohibited to ride on saddles made of silk, for it denotes arrogance and extravagance, which is forbidden.<br>
3) We are prohibited from imitating the people of luxury, immorality, and tyranny. Indeed, a person is affected by those he imitates.<br>
4) The Shariah cares about outward guidance, given the correlation between the outward and the inward.