What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5122 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said: "One of the best kinds of kohl that you use is Ithmid (antimony); it brightens the vision and makes the hair (eye-lashes) grow.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 5122 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5122

The Book of Adornment

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا دَاوُدُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْعَطَّارُ - عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ خُثَيْمٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنْ خَيْرِ أَكْحَالِكُمُ الإِثْمِدَ إِنَّهُ يَجْلُو الْبَصَرَ وَيُنْبِتُ الشَّعَرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ خُثَيْمٍ لَيِّنُ الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said: "One of the best kinds of kohl that you use is Ithmid (antimony); it brightens the vision and makes the hair (eye-lashes) grow."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praised the use of Ithmid, a type of kohl. He highlighted its benefits, stating that it enhances vision and promotes the growth of eyelashes. This reflects the importance of personal grooming and the use of natural products for beauty in Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

Today, many people seek natural beauty products that enhance their appearance without harmful chemicals. Using kohl made from natural ingredients like Ithmid can be a way to maintain beauty while adhering to health-conscious choices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it emphasizes the use of natural beauty products that enhance one's appearance in a modest manner.

Adornment Guidelines Modesty in Adornment