What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2704 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 parting of the Messenger of Allah while he was in Ihram. (sahih)"

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 2704 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2704

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 هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفَارِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يُهِلُّ ‏.‏

"It is as if I can see the glistening of the perfume in parting of the Messenger of Allah while he was in Ihram. (sahih)

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

This hadith, similar to a previous one, describes Aishah's observation of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wearing perfume while in Ihram. It reinforces the notion of maintaining personal grooming while adhering to the rules of Ihram, showcasing how the Prophet balanced personal care with spiritual obligations.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to maintain their personal appearance while observing religious practices. It encourages a thoughtful approach to balancing personal grooming with spiritual commitments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it highlights the Prophet's example of personal grooming during religious observance.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code