What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5245 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:, states: ""The Prophet came to us and saw a man with wild hair. He said: 'Could this man not find anything with which to calm down his hair?'""

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 5245 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5245

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عِيسَى، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ حَسَّانَ بْنِ عَطِيَّةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ أَتَانَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرَأَى رَجُلاً ثَائِرَ الرَّأْسِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَمَا يَجِدُ هَذَا مَا يُسَكِّنُ بِهِ شَعْرَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Prophet came to us and saw a man with wild hair. He said: 'Could this man not find anything with which to calm down his hair?'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:

Context

This hadith highlights the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ observation of a man with unkempt hair, prompting him to question the man's grooming. This interaction emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene and appearance in Islamic teachings, reflecting a broader concern for self-care.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to maintain personal grooming and hygiene. It serves as a reminder that taking care of one's appearance can reflect self-respect and consideration for others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the importance of personal grooming and appearance in accordance with Islamic principles.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code