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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas, who attributed it to the Prophet , said:, states: ""Some people will dye their hair black like the breasts of pigeons at the end of time, but they will not even smell the fragrance of Paradise.""

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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 5084 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5084

The Book of Adornment

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ الْحَلَبِيُّ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَمْرٍو - عَنْ عَبْدِ الْكَرِيمِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، رَفَعَهُ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ قَوْمٌ يَخْضِبُونَ بِهَذَا السَّوَادِ آخِرَ الزَّمَانِ كَحَوَاصِلِ الْحَمَامِ لاَ يَرِيحُونَ رَائِحَةَ الْجَنَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Some people will dye their hair black like the breasts of pigeons at the end of time, but they will not even smell the fragrance of Paradise."

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas, who attributed it to the Prophet , said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet ﷺ warns of a group of people who will dye their hair black in a deceptive manner, indicating their disconnection from true piety. This warning serves as a reminder of the superficiality that can arise in the pursuit of appearance over substance.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can be a reminder to focus on inner character rather than outward appearances. It encourages individuals to seek authenticity in their actions and beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it addresses the issue of superficial adornment and its implications for spiritual integrity.

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On the Day [some] faces will turn white and [some] faces will turn black. As for those whose faces turn black, [to them it will be said], "Did you disbelieve after your belief? Then taste the punishment for what you used to reject."

كُلُّ نَفْسٍۢ ذَآئِقَةُ ٱلْمَوْتِ ۗ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ ۖ فَمَن زُحْزِحَ عَنِ ٱلنَّارِ وَأُدْخِلَ ٱلْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ ۗ وَمَا ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَآ إِلَّا مَتَٰعُ ٱلْغُرُورِ

Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion.

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۞ وَيَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَٰنٌۭ مُّخَلَّدُونَ إِذَا رَأَيْتَهُمْ حَسِبْتَهُمْ لُؤْلُؤًۭا مَّنثُورًۭا

There will circulate among them young boys made eternal. When you see them, you would think them [as beautiful as] scattered pearls.

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And on the Day of Resurrection you will see those who lied about Allah [with] their faces blackened. Is there not in Hell a residence for the arrogant?

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تَرْهَقُهَا قَتَرَةٌ

Blackness will cover them.

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This hadith is #5084 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas, who attributed it to the Prophet , said:.

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