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Sunan Abu Dawud #1983

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

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ الْحَلَبِيُّ، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ الْمَعْنَى، - قَالاَ - حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ بِهَذَا قَالَ فِيهِ قَالَ لِلْحَالِقِ ‏ "‏ ابْدَأْ بِشِقِّي الأَيْمَنِ فَاحْلِقْهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He said to the barber: Start with the right side and shave it.
Narrated by The aforesaid tradition has also been transmitted by Hisham n. Hassan through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed a barber to begin shaving from the right side. This guidance reflects the significance of starting with the right side in various acts, illustrating the Prophet's attention to detail and preference for certain practices in personal grooming.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle of starting with the right side can be applied to various daily activities, such as dressing or grooming. It serves as a reminder to incorporate small acts of mindfulness and intention into our routines.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's guidance on personal grooming practices.

Prophetic Etiquette

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This hadith is #1983 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj). It is graded Sahih and narrated by The aforesaid tradition has also been transmitted by Hisham n. Hassan through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:.

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