What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2707 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: "'I saw the glistening of the perfume in the parting of the Messenger of Allah after three (days)."

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 2707 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2707

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 عِمْرَانُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ لَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ وَبِيصَ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفَارِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعْدَ ثَلاَثٍ ‏.‏

'I saw the glistening of the perfume in the parting of the Messenger of Allah after three (days).

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah recounts observing the glistening of perfume in the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ hair after three days. This reflects the Prophet's ﷺ practice of using perfume and highlights the significance of personal grooming in Islam. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of maintaining cleanliness and beauty in one's appearance.

Modern Application

In modern times, many Muslims continue to use perfume as a way to express personal care and respect for themselves and others. This practice fosters a culture of cleanliness and enhances social interactions, aligning with the values taught by the Prophet ﷺ.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the significance of personal grooming and adornment in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines