What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5253 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:, states: ""The Prophet used to wear Sibtiyyah sandals and dye his beard yellow with Wars and saffron." And Ibn 'Umar used to do that."

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 5253 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5253

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 عَبْدَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي رَوَّادٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَلْبَسُ النِّعَالَ السِّبْتِيَّةَ وَيُصَفِّرُ لِحْيَتَهُ بِالْوَرْسِ وَالزَّعْفَرَانِ ‏.‏ وَكَانَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ يَفْعَلُ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

"The Prophet used to wear Sibtiyyah sandals and dye his beard yellow with Wars and saffron." And Ibn 'Umar used to do that.

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Umar describes the personal grooming habits of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, specifically mentioning his preference for wearing Sibtiyyah sandals and dyeing his beard with Wars and saffron. This reflects the Prophet's attention to personal appearance and grooming, which can be seen as a way to maintain dignity and respectability in society. Ibn 'Umar emulated these practices, indicating their significance among the companions.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims may choose to adopt similar grooming practices as a way to honor the traditions of the Prophet ﷺ. Wearing specific types of sandals or using natural dyes for facial hair can be seen as a form of personal expression and adherence to cultural heritage.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ practices regarding personal grooming and attire.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines