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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5264 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5264

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5264 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Ibrahim said:, states: ""Abdullah used to say: 'May Allah curse the women who have tattoos done and Al-Mutanammisat, and have the women who have their teeth separated. Should I not curse those whom the Messenger of Allah cu…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ كَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يَقُولُ لَعَنَ اللَّهُ الْمُتَوَشِّمَاتِ وَالْمُتَنَمِّصَاتِ وَالْمُتَفَلِّجَاتِ أَلاَ أَلْعَنُ مَنْ لَعَنَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

"Abdullah used to say: 'May Allah curse the women who have tattoos done and Al-Mutanammisat, and have the women who have their teeth separated. Should I not curse those whom the Messenger of Allah cursed?'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibrahim said:

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah expresses his disapproval of women who engage in practices such as tattooing and excessive grooming, which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had cursed. This reflects a commitment to adhering to the teachings of the Prophet and maintaining the integrity of Islamic values regarding personal appearance.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith highlights the ongoing discussions around beauty standards and personal grooming. It encourages individuals to consider the implications of their choices and to align them with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it addresses the Prophet's stance on certain practices related to personal grooming and adornment.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines