Sunan Abu Dawud #4190

Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ إِسْحَاقَ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها قَالَتْ كُنْتُ إِذَا أَرَدْتُ أَنْ أَفْرِقَ رَأْسَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَدَعْتُ الْفَرْقَ مِنْ يَافُوخِهِ وَأُرْسِلُ نَاصِيَتَهُ بَيْنَ عَيْنَيْهِ ‏.‏
When I parted the hair of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) I made a parting from the crow of his head and let his forelock hang between his eyes.
Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlighted the significance of reconciliation among people, stating that mending relationships is more virtuous than fasting, prayer, or charity. This hadith emphasizes the importance of community harmony and the detrimental effects of discord, which can lead to societal breakdown.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages individuals to prioritize conflict resolution and foster positive relationships. It serves as a reminder that personal and community well-being often hinges on our ability to resolve disputes amicably.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the value of repairing relationships and the positive impact of good deeds on community welfare.

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This hadith is #4190 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:.

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