What is Sahih Muslim 2718 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, while he was pronouncing Talbiya."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2718 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #2718

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَأَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي الضُّحَى، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفَارِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يُلَبِّي‏.‏

I still seem to see the glistening of the perfume where the hair parted on Allah's Messenger's (ﷺ) head, while he was pronouncing Talbiya.

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

Context

This hadith describes a moment when 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) recalls seeing the glistening of perfume in the hair of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as he was in the state of Ihram, pronouncing Talbiya. This highlights the significance of personal grooming and the use of fragrance during sacred rituals, reflecting the beauty and reverence associated with the Hajj pilgrimage.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can be seen in how Muslims prepare for Hajj or Umrah by ensuring they are well-groomed and presentable. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal hygiene and appearance, especially during significant spiritual journeys.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the practice of using perfume before entering the state of Ihram, which is a part of the Hajj rituals.

Hajj Islamic Dress Code

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Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].

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وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّهُۥ يَزَّكَّىٰٓ

But what would make you perceive, [O Muhammad], that perhaps he might be purified

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فَلَمَّآ أَن جَآءَ ٱلْبَشِيرُ أَلْقَىٰهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِهِۦ فَٱرْتَدَّ بَصِيرًۭا ۖ قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?"

وَلَمَّا فَصَلَتِ ٱلْعِيرُ قَالَ أَبُوهُمْ إِنِّى لَأَجِدُ رِيحَ يُوسُفَ ۖ لَوْلَآ أَن تُفَنِّدُونِ

And when the caravan departed [from Egypt], their father said, "Indeed, I find the smell of Joseph [and would say that he was alive] if you did not think me weakened in mind."

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This hadith is #2718 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported:.

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