What is Sahih Muslim 2717 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported:, states: "I still seem to see the glistening of the perfume where the hair parted on Allah's Messenger's (ﷺ) head and he was free from Ihram."

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 2717 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #2717

The Book of Pilgrimage

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، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ - قَالَ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، - عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ لَكَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفَارِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يُهِلُّ ‏.‏

I still seem to see the glistening of the perfume where the hair parted on Allah's Messenger's (ﷺ) head and he was free from Ihram.

Narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported:

Context

This hadith describes a moment when 'A'isha recalls the fragrance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's perfume as he entered into a state of Ihram. It highlights the significance of personal grooming and adornment even during sacred rituals, illustrating a balance between spirituality and personal care.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to maintain personal hygiene and present themselves well, even during religious observances. It reflects the idea that spirituality and self-care can coexist harmoniously.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the importance of personal grooming and adornment in the context of religious practices.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines