Bukhari

Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues: Abdullah ibn Zubair radi Allahu anhu understood from the generality of Umar radi Allahu anhu’s hadith that silk is forbidden for both men and women. Some Companions (Sahabah) and Followers (Tabi‘in) also held this position. However, it has already been mentioned in the hadith of Ibn Umar radi Allahu anhu that he instructed Ali and Usamah radi Allahu anhuma to make two shawls from a silk garment and give them to women. And in the narration of Sunan and Musnad Ahmad, which Ibn Hibban and Hakim have declared authentic, it is stated that he (the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) declared silk and gold forbidden for men and permitted for women.

(1) “Imran bin Hattan” is a reliable narrator. He adhered to the Kharijite sect. According to some, he later repented. Even if, hypothetically, he did not repent, the statement of a truthful person is still considered reliable regardless of his creed, provided that he does not narrate in support of his specific belief.

(2) The Companions sending the questioner to one another is based on the good assumption that the other Companion possesses more knowledge than oneself, and this good assumption is itself a sign of knowledge. Otherwise, pride in knowledge often leads a scholar to ruin. May Allah protect us from it.

(3) “Abu Hafs” is the kunyah (agnomen) of Umar radi Allahu anhu, which became well-known due to his eldest daughter Hafsah radi Allahu anha, the Mother of the Believers. In Arab culture, mentioning someone by their kunyah was a sign of respect.

(4) “No share at all”—these words are meant as rebuke, reprimand, and scolding. The apparent words are not intended literally. Other hadiths support this interpretation. No single hadith can be separated from the rest; all narrations on an issue must be considered together to derive a conclusion. (For details on the issue, see ahadith: 5297, 5306)

Urdu marginal note:
"Your women" — Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr radi Allahu anhu understood this command to be general, whereas the correct view is that the prohibition of silk is specific to men. Authentic and explicit ahadith indicate this specification. This is solely the position of Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr radi Allahu anhu.