Sunan an-Nasa'i #5086

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِهِ أَبِي، عَنْ غَيْلاَنَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَفْضَلُ مَا غَيَّرْتُمْ بِهِ الشَّمَطَ الْحِنَّاءُ وَالْكَتَمُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet said: "The best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Dharr that:

Context

Abu Dharr narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recommended using Henna and Katam as the best means to change gray hair. This reflects the value placed on personal grooming and the use of natural substances for beautification. The takeaway is the encouragement of modest and natural methods of adornment.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith encourages the use of natural products for personal grooming. Many people today are seeking organic and less harmful alternatives for hair care, aligning with the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on using Henna and Katam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it promotes the use of natural methods for beautification.

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This hadith is #5086 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Dharr that:.

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