What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2702 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 in the parting on the head of the Messenger of Allah when he was in Ihram.(Shah)"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2702 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2702

The Book of Hajj

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْمُفَضَّلِ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفْرِقِ رَأْسِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ ‏.‏

"It is as if I can see the glistening of the perfume in the parting on the head of the Messenger of Allah when he was in Ihram.(Shah)

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

Aishah narrates a moment where she recalls the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wearing perfume while in the state of Ihram, which is a sacred state during pilgrimage. This hadith illustrates the balance between adhering to the rules of Ihram and maintaining personal grooming, as the Prophet's use of a specific type of perfume that does not linger highlights the importance of following guidelines while still caring for oneself.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder that personal grooming and modesty can coexist with religious obligations. Muslims can find ways to express their identity and maintain cleanliness while adhering to the principles of Islamic dress codes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it discusses the Prophet's use of perfume while in Ihram, illustrating how personal adornment can be approached within the framework of Islamic guidelines.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines