Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say: Tie the lower garment (tehband) and also drape a sheet over the upper part of the body, wear shoes, leave socks and trousers, mount your ride by jumping onto it instead of making it kneel on its knees so that your bravery and courage may increase, make the riding style of the tribe of Ma'ad obligatory upon yourselves, learn to hit the target, abandon luxury, indulgence, and the customs of the non-Arabs, and protect yourselves from silk, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade it and said: Do not wear silk, except for such a small amount—and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) indicated with his two fingers.