What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2700 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""It is as if I can see the glistening of the perfume on the head of the Messenger of Allah while he is in Ihram."

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2700 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2700

The Book of Hajj

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ قُدَامَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي رَأْسِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ ‏.‏

"It is as if I can see the glistening of the perfume on the head of the Messenger of Allah while he is in Ihram.

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Aishah, she recalls the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wearing perfume while in the state of Ihram, which is a sacred state during pilgrimage. This observation highlights the balance between maintaining personal hygiene and adhering to the rules of Ihram, which typically prohibits certain adornments. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of intention and the nuances in religious practices.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds pilgrims that while in Ihram, they can still maintain a sense of cleanliness and personal care, as long as it aligns with the guidelines of the pilgrimage. It encourages individuals to find a balance between personal grooming and spiritual obligations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ approach to personal care even in a state of Ihram.

Adornment Guidelines