What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 390 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Menstruation and Istihadah), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""I used to comb the hair of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) while 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 390 in the Book of The Book of Menstruation and Istihadah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #390

The Book of Menstruation and Istihadah

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، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أُرَجِّلُ رَأْسَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنَا حَائِضٌ ‏.‏

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

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

Aishah narrates her experience of combing the hair of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while she was menstruating. This hadith illustrates the closeness and comfort in the relationship between the Prophet ﷺ and his wife, as well as the understanding that menstruation does not render a woman unclean in all aspects of life. It emphasizes the importance of compassion and normalcy in marital relationships.

Modern Application

This principle encourages couples to maintain intimacy and support during times that may be considered sensitive. It reminds us that love and care should prevail in relationships, regardless of physical conditions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it reflects the understanding of cleanliness and interaction during menstruation.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)