Is this hadith authentic?

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 5085 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5085

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5085 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:, states: ""Abu Quhafah was brought on the Day of the Conquest of Makkah, and his hair and beard were white like the Thaghamah. The Messenger of Allah said: 'Change this with something, but avoid black.'""

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 يُونُسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ أُتِيَ بِأَبِي قُحَافَةَ يَوْمَ فَتْحِ مَكَّةَ وَرَأْسُهُ وَلِحْيَتُهُ كَالثَّغَامَةِ بَيَاضًا فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ غَيِّرُوا هَذَا بِشَىْءٍ وَاجْتَنِبُوا السَّوَادَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Abu Quhafah was brought on the Day of the Conquest of Makkah, and his hair and beard were white like the Thaghamah. The Messenger of Allah said: 'Change this with something, but avoid black.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir describes how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised changing the appearance of Abu Quhafah, who had white hair and a beard. The Prophet suggested altering this appearance while advising against using black dye. This reflects the Islamic perspective on personal grooming and modesty.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, many individuals consider their appearance and grooming choices, often opting for styles that reflect personal identity while adhering to cultural or religious guidelines. This hadith encourages thoughtful consideration of how one presents themselves.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the importance of personal grooming and the guidelines surrounding it in Islam.

Adornment Guidelines Modesty in Adornment