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

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3144 in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3144 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Umm 'Atiyyah through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version adds:, states: "We braided her hair in three plaits."

Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، وَأَبُو كَامِلٍ - بِمَعْنَى الإِسْنَادِ - أَنَّ يَزِيدَ بْنَ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَهُمْ حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، أُخْتِهِ عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَتْ مَشَطْنَاهَا ثَلاَثَةَ قُرُونٍ ‏.‏

We braided her hair in three plaits.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Umm 'Atiyyah through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version adds:

Context

In this hadith, Umm 'Atiyyah recounts the practice of braiding hair in three plaits, which was a common custom during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This reflects the cultural practices surrounding grooming and preparation for significant events, such as weddings or celebrations, showcasing the attention to detail in personal presentation.

Modern Application

Today, this practice can be seen in various cultural and personal grooming rituals. People often take pride in their appearance and engage in traditional hairstyles for special occasions, reflecting their heritage and personal style.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's engagement with cultural practices and the significance of personal grooming.

Prophetic Conduct