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None of you should walk wearing one shoe; either wear both of them or take them both off

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "None of you should walk wearing just one shoe; either wear both of them or take them both off."

GradingAuthentic hadith
AttributionNarrated by Bukhari & Muslim

Explanation

In this Hadīth, the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) prohibits us from walking with one shoe and tells that we should either wear both shoes or take them both off and walk barefooted. This manner shows the precision of the Islamic Shariah and the fact that it encompasses all aspects of life.

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