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Sunan Abu Dawud #4169

Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul)
Hasan

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 حَنْبَلٍ، وَمُسَدَّدٌ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ لَعَنَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْوَاصِلَةَ وَالْمُسْتَوْصِلَةَ وَالْوَاشِمَةَ وَالْمُسْتَوْشِمَةَ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) cursed the woman who adds some false hair and the woman who asks for it, the woman who tattoos and the woman who asks for it.
Narrated by 'Abd Allah said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) curses those who engage in practices such as adding false hair and tattoos, highlighting the importance of authenticity and natural beauty. This hadith underscores the Islamic principle of modesty and the avoidance of altering one's appearance in ways that may mislead others or contradict natural creation.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace their natural appearance and avoid trends that promote artificial enhancements. It serves as a reminder to value authenticity and self-acceptance in a society often focused on superficial beauty.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the prohibition of altering one's natural appearance through practices like hair extensions and tattoos.

Adornment GuidelinesModesty in Adornment

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4169 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul). It is graded Hasan and narrated by 'Abd Allah said:.

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