What is Sahih Muslim 2721 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 perceive the glistening of perfume where the hair was parted on Allah's Messenger's (ﷺ) head as he was in the state of 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 2721 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #2721

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 ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ مِغْوَلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ إِنْ كُنْتُ لأَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفَارِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ ‏.‏

I still seem to perceive the glistening of perfume where the hair was parted on Allah's Messenger's (ﷺ) head as he was in the state of Ihram.

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

Context

A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) noted the presence of perfume on the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) head while he was in the state of Ihram. This observation highlights the balance between maintaining personal hygiene and adhering to the rules of Ihram during Hajj, where certain adornments are typically restricted.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds Muslims to maintain cleanliness and personal grooming even while observing specific religious restrictions. It encourages a sense of dignity and respect for oneself while participating in spiritual practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the Prophet's attention to personal grooming even while in a state of Ihram, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines