Sahih al-Bukhari #5704

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Sahih

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

وَقَالَ ابْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحٌ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَعَنَ اللَّهُ الْوَاصِلَةَ وَالْمُسْتَوْصِلَةَ، وَالْوَاشِمَةَ وَالْمُسْتَوْشِمَةَ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah has cursed the lady who artificially lengthens (her or someone else's) hair and the one who gets her hair lengthened and the One who tattoos (herself or someone else) and the one who gets herself tattooed"
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) cursed those who artificially lengthen hair or get tattoos, highlighting the importance of natural beauty and modesty. This hadith serves as a reminder to embrace one's natural appearance and avoid practices that may lead to vanity.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle encourages individuals to appreciate their natural beauty and avoid excessive alterations to their appearance. It promotes self-acceptance and authenticity in personal presentation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the importance of natural beauty and modesty in personal adornment.

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This hadith is #5704 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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