What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1747 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by `A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said :, states: "I still seem to see the glistening of the perfume where the hair was parted on the head of the Messenger of Allah (SWAS) while he was wearing Ihram."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1747 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1747

The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ الْبَزَّازُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الْمِسْكِ فِي مَفْرِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ ‏.‏

I still seem to see the glistening of the perfume where the hair was parted on the head of the Messenger of Allah (SWAS) while he was wearing Ihram.

Narrated by `A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said :

Context

A’ishah narrates her observation of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) wearing perfume while in the state of ihram, which is a sacred state during pilgrimage. This hadith illustrates the balance between maintaining personal hygiene and adhering to the rules of ihram, providing insight into the Prophet's practices during Hajj.

Modern Application

For those preparing for Umrah or Hajj, understanding the etiquettes of ihram, including the use of perfume, can enhance their pilgrimage experience. It serves as a reminder to maintain personal care while observing religious obligations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the practices related to personal grooming while in a sacred state during pilgrimage.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code