What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3369 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Dress), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:, states: "“I used to part the hair of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) behind his crown, and let his forelock hang down.”"

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 Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3369 in the Book of Chapters on Dress.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3369

Chapters on Dress

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ عَبَّادٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَفْرِقُ خَلْفَ يَافُوخِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ثُمَّ أَسْدِلُ نَاصِيَتَهُ ‏.‏

“I used to part the hair of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) behind his crown, and let his forelock hang down.”

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah describes how she would style the hair of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This intimate detail reflects the care and attention given to the Prophet's appearance, showcasing the importance of grooming and personal care in Islamic tradition. It also highlights the close relationship between 'Aishah and the Prophet, emphasizing the significance of personal interactions.

Modern Application

Today, grooming and personal appearance remain important aspects of self-care for many individuals. This hadith encourages people to take pride in their appearance and to maintain good grooming habits as a reflection of their self-respect and dignity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the significance of personal grooming and the care taken in presenting oneself.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code