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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Al-Bara' said:, states: ""I saw the Prophet wearing a red Hullah, with his hair combed, and I have never seen anyone before or since, who was more handsome than he.""

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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 5323 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5323

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 يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَعَلَيْهِ حُلَّةٌ حَمْرَاءُ مُتَرَجِّلاً لَمْ أَرَ قَبْلَهُ وَلاَ بَعْدَهُ أَحَدًا هُوَ أَجْمَلُ مِنْهُ ‏.‏

"I saw the Prophet wearing a red Hullah, with his hair combed, and I have never seen anyone before or since, who was more handsome than he."

Narrated by It was narrated that Al-Bara' said:

Context

Al-Bara' narrates witnessing the Prophet ﷺ in a striking red Hullah, showcasing his exceptional beauty. This moment illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ dignified presence and serves as a reminder of the importance of personal grooming and presentation.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to take pride in their appearance and to present themselves well, which can positively influence how they are perceived in social and professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the significance of personal grooming and the impact of appearance in social interactions.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines

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Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah. And their description in the Gospel is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the sowers - so that Allah may enrage by them the disbelievers. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.

لَّقَدْ صَدَقَ ٱللَّهُ رَسُولَهُ ٱلرُّءْيَا بِٱلْحَقِّ ۖ لَتَدْخُلُنَّ ٱلْمَسْجِدَ ٱلْحَرَامَ إِن شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ءَامِنِينَ مُحَلِّقِينَ رُءُوسَكُمْ وَمُقَصِّرِينَ لَا تَخَافُونَ ۖ فَعَلِمَ مَا لَمْ تَعْلَمُوا۟ فَجَعَلَ مِن دُونِ ذَٰلِكَ فَتْحًۭا قَرِيبًا

Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].

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عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ

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This hadith is #5323 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Al-Bara' said:.

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