What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1841 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Clothing), narrated by Another chain from Umm Hani' who said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) arrived in Makkah, and he had four braids." This Hadith is Hadith Gharib. 'Abdullah bin Abi Najih is from Makkah, and Abu Najih's name is Yasar."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1841 in the Book of The Book on Clothing.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1841

The Book on Clothing

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ نَافِعٍ الْمَكِّيُّ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ هَانِئٍ، قَالَتْ قَدِمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَكَّةَ وَلَهُ أَرْبَعُ ضَفَائِرَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ مَكِّيٌّ أَبُو نَجِيحٍ اسْمُهُ يَسَارٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ مَكِّيٌّ

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) arrived in Makkah, and he had four braids." This Hadith is Hadith Gharib. 'Abdullah bin Abi Najih is from Makkah, and Abu Najih's name is Yasar.

Narrated by Another chain from Umm Hani' who said:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) arrival in Makkah with four braids in his hair. It highlights his physical appearance during a significant moment in Islamic history, emphasizing the importance of personal grooming and presentation in the context of cultural practices. The Prophet's choice of hairstyle may reflect the customs of the time and serves as a reminder of the significance of appearance in social settings.

Modern Application

In today's society, personal grooming and presentation remain important in various contexts, such as professional settings or social gatherings. This hadith encourages individuals to take care of their appearance while respecting cultural norms and traditions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) attention to his appearance, which can influence how individuals present themselves in accordance with cultural and religious norms.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code