Sunan an-Nasa'i #2701
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Aishah narrates that she observed the glistening of the Prophet's ﷺ perfume at the roots of his hair while he was in a state of Ihram. This indicates that even in a state of sacredness, where certain adornments are restricted, the Prophet ﷺ maintained a sense of cleanliness and fragrance, reflecting the balance between spirituality and personal care.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder that maintaining personal hygiene and a pleasant appearance is important, even in spiritual practices. Individuals can incorporate this principle by ensuring they are clean and well-groomed during religious observances.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ practice of maintaining cleanliness and fragrance, even while adhering to the rules of Ihram.
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About Sunan an-Nasa'i
This hadith is #2701 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Hajj. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:.