Sunan an-Nasa'i

The Book of Adornment

كتاب الزينة من السنن

Chapter 63: Combing One's Hair

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It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Buraidah that

A man from among the Companions of the Prophet [SAW] who was called 'Ubaid said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to forbid too much of Al-Irfah." Ibn Buraidah was asked what too much of Al-Irfah meant, and he said: "It includes combing the hair."

Chapter 65: The Command to Dye the Hair

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Abu Hurairah narrated that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "The Jews and the Christians do not dye their hair, so be different from them."

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It was narrated that Jabir said

"Abu Quhafah was brought to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and his head and beard were white like the Thaghamah. The Prophet [SAW] said: 'Change this, or dye it.'"

Chapter 66: Dyeing the Beard Yellow

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It was narrated that 'Ubaid said

"I saw Ibn 'Umar dyeing his beard yellow and I asked him about that. 'He said: "I saw the Prophet [SAW] dye his beard yellow."

Chapter 68: Adding Extensions to the Hair

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It was narrated that Sa'eed bin Al-Musayyab said

"Mu'awiyah came to Al-Madinah and addressed us. He took hold of a hairpiece and said: 'I never used to see anyone do this except the Jews. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] heard of it and he called it "giving a false impression."

Chapter 71: Cursing the Woman Who Fixes Hair Extensions and the One Who Has That Done

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It was narrated from Asma' that

A woman came to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and said: "O Messenger of Allah [SAW], a daughter of mine is going to get married. She got sick and her hair fell out. Is there any sin on me if I give her hair extensions?" He said: "Allah has cursed the woman who affixes hair extensions and the one who has that done."

Chapter 74: Using Saffron

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It was narrated that Anas said

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade men to use saffron on their skin."

Chapter 75: Perfume

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It was narrated from Zainab Ath-Thaqafiyyah that

The Prophet [SAW] said: "Any one of you (women) who wants to go out to the Masjid should not go near any perfume."

Chapter 78: Prohibition on Wearing Gold Rings

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It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said

"I was forbidden to wear red garments and gold rings, and to recite Qur'an when bowing."

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It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that

The Prophet [SAW] forbade gold rings.

Chapter 79: Description of the Ring of the Prophet [SAW] and its Inscription

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It was narrated from Anas that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring of silver with an Ethiopian stone (Fass).

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It was narrated that Anas said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'We have had a ring made with an inscription, and no one else should copy this inscription.'"

Chapter 80: Where the Ring is to be Worn

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Thabit narrated that

They asked Anas about the ring of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and he said: "It is as if I can see the shining of his silver ring, and he raised his left little finger."

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It was narrated that Abu Burdah said

"I heard 'Ali say: 'The Prophet of Allah [SAW] forbade me to wear a ring on the forefinger and middle finger.'"

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It was narrated that 'Ali said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me to wear (a ring) on this finger," and it was on the middle finger and the one next to it.

Chapter 82: Discarding a Ring and Not Wearing it Anymore

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It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that

The Messenger of Allah [SAW] had a ring made of gold and he used to wear it with the stone (Fass) against his palm, and the people did likewise. Then he sat on the Minbar and said: "I used to wear this ring and put its stone (Fass) on the inside." Then he threw it away and said: "By Allah, I will never wear it again." And the people threw their rings away.

Chapter 57: Trimming the Mustache and Letting the Beard Grow

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It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that

The Prophet [SAW] said: "Trim the mustache and let the beard grow."

Chapter 58: Shaving Boys' Heads

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It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Ja'far said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] stayed away from the family of Ja'far (when he died) for three days, then he came to them, and said: 'Do not weep for my brother after today.' Then he said: 'Call my brother's sons to me.' We were brought like little chicks, and he said: 'Call the barber for me.' Then he ordered that our heads be shaved."

Chapter 60: Wearing One's Hair Long

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It was narrated that Al-Bara' said

"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] was a man of average height with broad shoulders, a thick beard and a reddish complexion, and his hair came down to his earlobes. I saw him in a red Hullah and I never saw anything more handsome than him."

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It was narrated that Al-Bara' said

"I never saw any long haired man in a Hullah who was more handsome than the Messenger of Allah [SAW], and he had hair that came down to his shoulders."