What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1668 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated Muawiya:, states: "I cut short the hair of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) with a long blade."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1668 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1668

Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ ـ رضى الله عنهم ـ قَالَ قَصَّرْتُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِشْقَصٍ‏.‏

I cut short the hair of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) with a long blade.

Narrated by Narrated Muawiya:

Context

In this hadith, Muawiya narrates an incident where he cut the hair of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) using a long blade. This action reflects the practices surrounding grooming and personal appearance during the time of the Prophet (ﷺ). It highlights the significance of maintaining a neat appearance, especially in religious contexts such as Hajj and Umrah.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims continue to follow grooming practices that reflect respect and cleanliness, particularly during religious observances like Hajj and Umrah. Maintaining a proper appearance is seen as a way to honor the sanctity of these occasions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the importance of personal grooming and appearance in Islamic practices.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code