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

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

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2708 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2708

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَرَى وَبِيصَ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفْرِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعْدَ ثَلاَثٍ ‏.‏

'I used to see 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

This hadith describes how 'Aishah observed the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wearing perfume, indicating the importance of personal grooming and adornment in Islam. The mention of the perfume after three days highlights the Prophet's ﷺ attention to cleanliness and presentation, which serves as a model for Muslims.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages Muslims to maintain personal hygiene and present themselves well. It serves as a reminder that grooming and adornment are valued in Islam, promoting self-respect and care.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the Prophet's ﷺ practice of wearing perfume and maintaining personal appearance.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines

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وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّهُۥ يَزَّكَّىٰٓ

But what would make you perceive, [O Muhammad], that perhaps he might be purified

عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ

The Prophet frowned and turned away

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Al-Bayyina (The Evidence)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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رَسُولٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ يَتْلُوا۟ صُحُفًۭا مُّطَهَّرَةًۭ

A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures

سُورَةُ يُوسُفَ

Yusuf (Joseph)

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فَلَمَّآ أَن جَآءَ ٱلْبَشِيرُ أَلْقَىٰهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِهِۦ فَٱرْتَدَّ بَصِيرًۭا ۖ قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?"

سُورَةُ طه

Taa-Haa (Taa-Haa)

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قَالَ بَصُرْتُ بِمَا لَمْ يَبْصُرُوا۟ بِهِۦ فَقَبَضْتُ قَبْضَةًۭ مِّنْ أَثَرِ ٱلرَّسُولِ فَنَبَذْتُهَا وَكَذَٰلِكَ سَوَّلَتْ لِى نَفْسِى

He said, "I saw what they did not see, so I took a handful [of dust] from the track of the messenger and threw it, and thus did my soul entice me."

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This hadith is #2708 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:.

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