What is Sahih Muslim 2056 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals), narrated by Umm 'Atiyya reported:, states: "We braided her hair in three plaits."

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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2056 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals.

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Sahih Muslim #2056

The Book of Prayer - Funerals

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ بِنْتِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَتْ مَشَطْنَاهَا ثَلاَثَةَ قُرُونٍ ‏.‏

We braided her hair in three plaits.

Narrated by Umm 'Atiyya reported:

Context

Umm 'Atiyya narrates an incident where she and others braided a girl's hair into three plaits. This act reflects the cultural practices surrounding adornment and preparation for significant life events, such as marriage or celebrations. The Prophet's approval of such practices highlights the importance of personal grooming and the role of community in supporting individuals during important milestones.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, personal grooming and adornment remain significant, especially during special occasions like weddings or religious celebrations. This hadith encourages individuals to embrace their cultural practices while maintaining modesty and respect for Islamic guidelines.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the practice of braiding hair as part of personal adornment.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines