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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Wa'il bin Hujr said:, states: ""I came to the Prophet and I had hair. He said: 'This is bad,' and I thought he meant me, so I cut my hair then I came to him. He said to me: 'I didn't mean you, but this is better.'""

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5061

The Book of Adornment

Da'if

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، أَخُو قَبِيصَةَ وَمُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ كُلَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ وَائِلِ بْنِ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَلِي شَعْرٌ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ ذُبَابٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَظَنَنْتُ أَنَّهُ يَعْنِينِي فَأَخَذْتُ مِنْ شَعْرِي ثُمَّ أَتَيْتُهُ فَقَالَ لِي ‏"‏ لَمْ أَعْنِكَ وَهَذَا أَحْسَنُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"I came to the Prophet and I had hair. He said: 'This is bad,' and I thought he meant me, so I cut my hair then I came to him. He said to me: 'I didn't mean you, but this is better.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Wa'il bin Hujr said:

Context

In this hadith, Wa'il bin Hujr narrates an interaction with the Prophet ﷺ regarding personal grooming. The Prophet ﷺ commented on his hair, leading to a misunderstanding, but ultimately provided guidance on better grooming practices.

Modern Application

This story highlights the importance of personal grooming and taking care of one's appearance. In modern life, it can inspire individuals to maintain their hygiene and present themselves well.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the Prophet's ﷺ teachings on personal appearance and grooming.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code

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Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].

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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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