What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5237 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:, states: "The Prophet forbade Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part)."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 5237 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5237

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا حَمَّادٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الْقَزَعِ ‏.‏

The Prophet forbade Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part).

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:

Context

Ibn 'Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbade Al-Qaza', which refers to a specific hairstyle where parts of the head are shaved while leaving others unshaven. This hadith emphasizes the importance of maintaining a dignified appearance in accordance with Islamic principles, promoting a sense of uniformity and respect in personal grooming.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith can encourage individuals to consider how their grooming choices reflect their values. Adhering to guidelines about appearance can foster a sense of community and identity among Muslims.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it addresses specific grooming practices that are discouraged in Islam.

Islamic Dress Code