What is the meaning of the hadith: “And not a garment touched by saffron”?
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The questioner : The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says: Sahih al-Bukhari 1842 Is it permissible to wear a garment that has not been touched by saffron?
The Shaykh : But is it a perfume?
The questioner : No, it is not a perfume.
The Shaykh : What do you understand by “garment”? I am afraid you understand “garment” to mean a shirt.
The questioner : I do not know the difference between a garment and a shirt.
The Shaykh : A garment is a piece of cloth; even a cloak is called a garment, and a waistcloth is called a garment. Every piece of cloth, whether cotton, wool, or otherwise, is a garment.
or a dress perfumed with saffron
ولا ثوباً مسه زعفرانThe Shaykh : But is it a perfume?
The questioner : No, it is not a perfume.
The Shaykh : What do you understand by “garment”? I am afraid you understand “garment” to mean a shirt.
The questioner : I do not know the difference between a garment and a shirt.
The Shaykh : A garment is a piece of cloth; even a cloak is called a garment, and a waistcloth is called a garment. Every piece of cloth, whether cotton, wool, or otherwise, is a garment.