Sahih al-Bukhari #5667

Dress
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُعَلَّى بْنُ أَسَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ أَنَسًا أَخَضَبَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَمْ يَبْلُغِ الشَّيْبَ إِلاَّ قَلِيلاً‏.‏
I asked Anas, "Did the Prophet (ﷺ) dye his hair?" Anas replied, "The Prophet (ﷺ) did not have except a few grey hairs."
Narrated by Narrated Muhammad bin Seereen:

Context

In this hadith, Anas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had very few grey hairs, indicating his youthfulness and vitality. This reflects on the Prophet's overall appearance and demeanor, which were characterized by beauty and grace. The hadith serves to illustrate the Prophet's physical attributes and his approach to personal grooming.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith can inspire individuals to maintain their appearance and take pride in their grooming, while also recognizing that beauty comes in many forms. It encourages a balanced approach to self-care without becoming overly obsessed with physical appearance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it touches upon the Prophet's grooming habits and the importance of maintaining one's appearance.

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This hadith is #5667 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Muhammad bin Seereen:.

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