Sahih al-Bukhari #3400

Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions
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 نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ أَنَسًا هَلْ خَضَبَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لاَ، إِنَّمَا كَانَ شَىْءٌ فِي صُدْغَيْهِ‏.‏
I asked Anas, "Did the Prophet (ﷺ) use to dye (his) hair?" He said, "No, for there were only a few white hairs on his temples."
Narrated by Narrated Qatada:

Context

This hadith reveals that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had very few white hairs, indicating he did not dye his hair. This detail about his appearance contributes to the understanding of his life and the simplicity with which he lived. It also highlights the naturalness of aging and the Prophet's acceptance of it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Biography because it provides insight into the physical characteristics and personal choices of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3400 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Qatada:.

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