What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5246 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Qatadah said:, states: "That he had long thick hair. "He asked the Prophet (about it) and he told him to take care of it and comb it every day.""

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 5246 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5246

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ مُقَدَّمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ كَانَتْ لَهُ جُمَّةٌ ضَخْمَةٌ فَسَأَلَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَمَرَهُ أَنْ يُحْسِنَ إِلَيْهَا وَأَنْ يَتَرَجَّلَ كُلَّ يَوْمٍ ‏.‏

That he had long thick hair. "He asked the Prophet (about it) and he told him to take care of it and comb it every day."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Qatadah said:

Context

This hadith recounts an interaction between the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and a companion with long hair. The Prophet advised him to take care of his hair and to groom it daily. This highlights the importance of personal grooming and maintaining one's appearance in a manner that reflects respect for oneself and others.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to maintain good personal hygiene and grooming habits. It serves as a reminder that taking care of one's appearance can positively impact self-esteem and how one is perceived in social settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the importance of personal grooming and taking care of one's appearance as part of Islamic teachings.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code