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RED CLOAK

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“Wahb saw the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, in Mecca at Batha in a tent made of red leather. Bilal brought some water for the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, to make ablution. Some people received a few drops of it and some had to be content by receiving the dampness from others, then the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, came out wearing a red cloak – Wahb recalled noticing the whiteness of his (the Prophet’s) calves – he made his ablution and Bilal made the call of prayer.

Wahb watched the movement of his (Bilal's) face to the right and left when he invited: ‘Come to prayer, come to success.’ Then a short spear was placed in front of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, (as a demarcation line) and he went forward and led the prayer. Dogs and donkeys passed in front of him (on the other side of the spear) without hindrance.”

Bukhari and Muslim with a chain up to Wahb, the son of Abdullah who related this.