What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 278 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""I used to comb the hair of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when I was menstruating.""

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 278 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #278

The Book of Purification

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أُرَجِّلُ رَأْسَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنَا حَائِضٌ ‏.‏

"I used to comb the hair of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when I was menstruating."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this narration, Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) recounts how she would comb the hair of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) even while she was menstruating. This illustrates the normalcy of interactions and care between spouses, emphasizing that menstruation does not diminish a woman's ability to engage in loving acts. It highlights the importance of mutual support and affection in relationships.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages couples to maintain their bonds of affection and care regardless of circumstances. It reminds us that love and support should persist through all phases of life, including those that may be viewed as challenging.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it addresses the interactions during menstruation, emphasizing that such natural states do not preclude affectionate behavior.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)