48. The Book of Adornment
The Fitrah
It was narrated from 'Aishah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Ten things are part of the Fitrah: Trimming the mustache, trimming the nails, washing the joints, letting the beard grow, using the Siwak, rinsing the nose, plucking the armpit hairs, shaving the pubes, and washing with water (after relieving oneself)." Mus'ab bin Shaibah said: "I have forgotten the tenth, unless it was rinsing the mouth." Al-Mu'tamir narrated that his father said: "I heard Talq mentioning ten things that have to do with the Fitrah: Using the Siwak, trimming the mustache, clipping the nails, washing the joints, shaving the pubes, rinsing the nose, and I am not sure about rinsing the mouth." It was narrated that Talq bin Habib said: "Ten things are from the Sunnah: Using the Siwak, trimming the mustache, rinsing the mouth, rinsing the nose, letting the beard grow, trimming the nails, plucking the armpit hairs, circumcision, shaving the pubes and washing one's backside." It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Five things are of the Fitrah: Circumcision, shaving the pubes, plucking the armpit hair, clipping the nails and trimming the mustache.'" It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "Five things are of the Fitrah: Clipping the nails, trimming the mustache, plucking the armpit hairs, shaving the pubes, and circumcision." (Sahih Mawquf)
Trimming the Mustache
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar: That the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Trim the mustache and let the beard grow." Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Let the beard grow and trim the mustache.'" It was narrated that Zaid bin Al-Arqam said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'Whoever does not take from his mustache, he is not one of us.'"
Concession for Shaving the Head
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that : The Prophet [SAW] saw a boy, part of whose head had been shaven and part had been left. He forbade that and said: "Shave all of it, or leave all of it."
Prohibition of a Woman Shaving her Head
It was narrated from 'Ali: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade women to shave their heads."
Prohibition of Al-Qaza' (Shaving Part of the Head and Leaving Part)
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that : The Prophet [SAW] said: "Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, has forbidden me from Al-Qaza' (to shave part of the head and leave part)." It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Al-Qaza' (to shave part of the head and leave part)."
Cutting the (Hair)
It was narrated that Wa'il bin Hujr said: "I came to the Prophet [SAW] and I had hair. He said: 'This is bad,' and I thought he meant me, so I cut my hair then I came to him. He said to me: 'I didn't mean you, but this is better.'" It was narrated that Anas said: "The hair of the Prophet [SAW] was wavy, neither curly nor straight, and (hung down) between his ears and his shoulders." It was narrated that Humaid bin 'Abdur-Rahman Al-Himyari said: "I met a man who accompanied the Prophet [SAW] as Abu Hurairah accompanied him for four years, who said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade us from combing our hair everyday.'"
Combing the Hair Every Other Day
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade combing one's hair, except every other day." It was narrated from Al-Hasan that: The Prophet [SAW] forbade coming one's hair except every other day. It was narrated that Al-Hasan and Muhammad said: "Combing one's hair (should be done) every other day." It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Shaqiq said: "One of the Companions of the Prophet [SAW] was a governor in Egypt, and one of his companions came to him and found him with unkempt, wild hair. He said: 'How come I see you with wild hair when you are a governor?' He said: 'The Prophet of Allah [SAW] forbade us from Al-Irfah,' and we said: 'What is Al-Irfah?' He said: 'To comb your hair every day.'"
Starting on the Right When Combing One's Hair
It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to like to start in the right. He would accept with his right hand and give with his right hand, and he liked to start on the right in all his affairs."
Letting the Hair Grow
It was narrated that Al-Bara' said: "I have never seen anyone who looked more handsome in a red Hullah than the Messenger of Allah [SAW], with his long hair that came down to his shoulders." It was narrated that Anas said: "The hair of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] came halfway down his ears." Al-Bara' said: "I have never seen any man more handsome in a red Hullah than the Messenger of Allah [SAW]." He said: "And I saw his long hair, coming almost to his shoulders."
Braids
'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said: "According to whose recitation do you want me to recite? Because I recited seventy-odd Surahs to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] when Zaid had two braids, and was playing with the other boys." It was narrated that Abu Wa'il said: "Ibn Mas'ud addressed us and said: 'How do you want me to recite? According to the recitation of Zaid bin Thabit, when I learned seventy-odd Surahs from the mouth of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] while Zaid was with the other boys with two braids?'" Ziyad bin Al-Husain narrated that his father said: "When he came to the Prophet [SAW] in Al-Madinah, the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to him: 'Come closer to me.' So he came closer to him, and he put his hand on his braid and wiped his head and prayed for him."
Letting the Hair Grow Long
It was narrated that Wa'il bin Hujr said: "I came to the Prophet [SAW] and I had long hair. He said: 'It is not good,' and I thought he meant me, so I went and cut my hair. He said: 'I did not mean you, but this is better.'"
Tying up the Beard
Ruwaifi' bin Thabit said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'O Ruwaifi', you may live for a long time after me, so tell the people that whoever ties up his beard, or twists it, or hangs an amulet, or cleans himself (after relieving himself) with animal dung or bones, Muhammad has nothing to do with him.'"
Prohibition of Plucking Gray Hairs
It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade plucking gray hairs.
Permission to Dye the Hair
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "The Jews and Christians do not dye their hair, so be different from them." Narrated from Abu Hurairah: A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah, from the Messenger of Allah [SAW]. It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The Jews and the Christians do not dye their hair, so be different from them and dye your hair.'" It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "The Jews and Christians do not dye their hair, so be different from them." It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Change gray hair, but do not imitate the Jews.'" It was narrated that Az-Zubair said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Change gray hair but do not imitate the Jews.'"
Prohibition of Dyeing Hair Black
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas, who attributed it to the Prophet [SAW], said: "Some people will dye their hair black like the breasts of pigeons at the end of time, but they will not even smell the fragrance of Paradise." It was narrated that Jabir said: "Abu Quhafah was brought on the Day of the Conquest of Makkah, and his hair and beard were white like the Thaghamah. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Change this with something, but avoid black.'"
Dyeing Hair with Henna and Katam
It was narrated from Abu Dharr that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "The best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam." It was narrated that Abu Dharr said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam.'" It was narrated that Abu Dharr said: "I heard the Prophet [SAW] say: 'Some of the best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam.'" It was narrated that Abu Dharr said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam.'" It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Buraidah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam.'" It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Buraidah that: He heard that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "The best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam." It was narrated that Abu Rimthah said: "My father and I came to the Prophet [SAW] and he had dyed his beard with Henna." It was narrated that Abu Rimthah said: "I came to the Prophet [SAW] and I saw that he had dyed his beard with yellow dye."
Dyeing the Hair with Yellow Dye
It was narrated that Zaid bin Aslam said: "I saw Ibn 'Umar dyeing his beard yellow with Khaluq and I said: 'O Abu 'Abdur-Rahman, are you dyeing your beard yellow with Khaluq?' He said: 'I saw the Messenger of Allah [SAW] dyeing his beard yellow with it, and there was no other kind of dye that was dearer to him than this. He used to dye all of his clothes with it, even his 'Imamah (turban).'" It was narrated from Qatadah : That he asked Anas: "Did the Messenger of Allah [SAW] dye his hair? He said: "His gray hair didn't go far, it was only a little at his temples." It was narrated from Anas that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] did not dye his hair; his gray hair were only a little beneath his lower lip and at his temples, and a little on his head. It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud that: The Prophet of Allah [SAW] disliked ten things: Yellow dye, meaning Khaluq, changing gray hair, dragging one's Izar, wearing gold rings, playing with dice (Ki'ab), (a woman) showing her adornment to people to whom it is not permissible for her to show it, reciting Ruqyah, unless it is with Al-Mu'awidhat (Verses seeking refuge with Allah), hanging amulets, removing to ejaculate in other than the right place, and taking away the milk of an infant boy (by having intercourse with his mother)- but he did not say that this is Haram.
Women Dyeing
It was narrated from 'Aishah that: A woman reached out her hand (to give) a letter to the Prophet [SAW], and he withdrew his hand. She said: "O Messenger of Allah, I reached out my hand (to give you) a letter and you did not take it." He said: "I did not know whether it was the hand of a woman or a man." She said: "It is the hand of a woman." He said: "If you were a woman, you would change your nails (by dyeing them with Henna)."
Disliking the Smell of Henna
Karimah said: "I heard a woman asking 'Aishah about dyeing the hair with Henna. She said: 'There is nothing wrong with it, but I do not like to do it because my beloved- meaning the Prophet [SAW]- disliked its smell.'"
Plucking Hairs
It was narrated from Abu Al-Husain Al-Haitham bin Shufayy that he said: "A friend of mine who was called Abu 'Amir, from Al-Ma'afir, and I went out to pray in Jerusalem. Their preacher was a man from (the tribe of) Azd who was called Abu Raihanah, one of the Companions." Abu Al-Husain said: "My companion reached the Masjid before I did, then I caught up with him, and sat beside him. He said: 'Have you heard the preaching of Abu Raihanah?' I said: 'No.' He said: 'I heard him say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade ten things: Filing (the teeth), tattoos, plucking (hair), for two men to lie under one cover with no barrier between them, for two women to lie under one cover with no barrier between them, for a man to add more than four fingers' width of silk to the bottom of his garment like the foreigners (Persians), (and he forbade) plundering, riding (while sitting on) leopard skins and wearing rings- except for rulers."
Extending Hair with Cloth
It was narrated from Sa'eed bin Al-Musayyab that Mu'awiyah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade giving a false impression." It was narrated that Sa'eed Al-Maqburi said: "I saw Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan on the Minbar, holding a ball of hair such as women use. He said: "What is wrong with Muslim women who put such things (on their heads)? I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: "Any woman who adds hair to her head that is not hers, it is something false, that she is adding to her head."
Woman who Affixes Hair Extensions
It was narrated from Hisham bin 'Urwah, from his wife Fatimah, from Asma' bint Abi Bakr, that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the woman who affixes hair extensions and the woman who has that done.
Woman who has Hair Extensions Affixed
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the woman who affixes hair extensions and the woman who has that done, the woman who does tattoos and the woman who has that done." It was narrated from Nafi' that he heard that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the woman who affixes hair extensions and the woman who has that done, the woman who does tattoos and the woman who has that done. It was narrated from Safiyyah bint Shaibah, that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'May Allah curse the woman who affixes hair extensions and the woman who has that done.'" It was narrated from Masruq that: A woman came to 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud and said: "I am a woman with little hair, is it alright for me to add extensions to my hair?" He said: "No." She said: "Is it something that you heard from the Messenger of Allah [SAW] or that you find in the Book of Allah?" He said: "No, rather I heard it from the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and I find it in the Book of Allah." And he quoted the Hadith.
Al-Mutanammisat (The Women That Have Their Eyebrows Plucked)
It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the women who do tattoos and the women who have them done, Al-Mutanammisat, and the women who have their teeth separated for the sake of beauty, those who change (the creation of Allah.)" It was narrated that Ibrahim said: "Abdullah said: 'The women who have their teeth separated..." and he quoted the Hadith.'" Aban bin Sam'ah narrated that his mother said: "I heard 'Aishah say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade the woman who does tattoos and the woman who has that done, the woman who affixes hair extensions and the woman who has that done, An-Namisah (the one who does the plucking) and Al-Mutanammisah (the one who has it done).'"
Women Who Have Tattoos Done, and Mention of the Differences Reported from 'Abdullah bin Murrah And Ash-Sha'bi About This
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Murrah, from Al-Harith, from 'Abdullah, who said: "The one who consumes Riba, the one who pays it, and the one who writes it down, if they know that it is Riba; the woman who does tattoos and the woman who has that done for the purpose of beautification; the one who withholds Sadaqah (Zakah); and the one who reverts to the life of a Bedouin after having emigrated- they will (all) be cursed upon the tongue of Muhammad [SAW] on the Day of Resurrection." It was narrated from Husain, Mughirah, and Ibn 'Awn, from Ash-Sh'abi, from Al-Harith, from 'Ali, that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the one who consumes Riba, the one who pays it, the one who writes it down, and the one who withholds Sadaqah (Zakah). And he used to forbid wailing (in mourning for the dead). It was narrated from Ibn 'Awn, from Ash-Sha'bi, from Al-Harith, who said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the one who consumes Riba, the one who pays it, the one who writes it down and the one who witnesses it; the woman who does tattoos and the woman who has that done"- he said: "Unless it is done as a remedy;" he said: "Yes"- "the man who married a woman in order to divorce her so that she may go back to her first husband and the man (the first husband) for whom that is done; and the one who withholds Sadaqah (Zakah). And he used to forbid wailing (in mourning), but he did not say 'cursed'" It was narrated that from 'Ata' bin As-Sa'ib, from Ash-Sha'bi who said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the one who consumes Riba, the one who pays it, the one who witnesses it and the one who writes it down; the woman who does tattoos and the woman who has that done; and forbade wailing (in mourning), but he did not say that its doer is cursed." It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "A woman who did tattoos was brought to 'Umar and he said: 'I adjure you by Allah, did any one among you hear (anything from) the Messenger of Allah [SAW]?' Abu Hurairah said: "I stood up and said: 'O Commander of the Believers! I heard him (say something).' He said: 'What did you hear?' I said: 'I heard him say: Do not do tattoos and do not have tattoos done.'"
Women Who Have Their Teeth Separated
It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursing Al-Mutanammisat, women who have their teeth separated, and women who have tattoos done, those who change the creation of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime." It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursing Al-Mutanammisat, women who have their teeth separated, and women who have tattoos done, those who change the creation of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime." It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'May Allah curse Al-Mutanammisat, women who have tattoos done and women who have their teeth separated, those who change the creation of Allah, Mighty and Sublime."
Prohibition on Filing (The Teeth)
It was narrated from Abu Al-Husain Al-Himyari that : He and a companion of his used to stay with Abu Raihanah to learn good things from him. He said: "One day my companion came and told me that he heard Abu Raihanah say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade filing (the teeth), tattoos, and plucking hairs.'" It was narrated that Abu Raihanah said: "We heard that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade filing (the teeth) and tattoos." It was narrated that Abu Raihanah said: "We heard that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade filing (the teeth) and tattoos."
Kohl
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "One of the best kinds of kohl that you use is Ithmid (antimony); it brightens the vision and makes the hair (eye-lashes) grow."
Ad-Dahn (Oil)
It was narrated that Simak said: "I heard Jabir bin Samurah being asked about the gray hairs of the Prophet [SAW]. He said: 'If he put oil on his head they could not be seen, but if he did not put oil on his head, they could be seen.'"
Saffron
'Abdullah bin Zaid narrated from his father that: Ibn 'Umar used to dye his garments with saffron. He was asked about that and he said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to dye his clothes (with it)."
Amber
It was narrated that Muhammad bin 'Ali said: "I asked 'Aishah: 'Did the Messenger of Allah [SAW] wear perfume?' She said: 'Yes, the perfumes used by men: Musk and amber.'"
The Difference Between Perfumes for Men and Perfumes for Women
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The perfume for men is that whose scent is apparent while its color is hidden, and the perfume for women is that whose color is apparent, while its scent is hidden.'" It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "The perfume for men is that whose scent is apparent while its color is hidden, and the perfume for women is that whose color is apparent, while its scent is hidden."
The Best Type of Perfume
It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'A woman from among the Children of Israel took a ring of gold and filled it with musk.' The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'That is the best kind of perfume.'"
Saffron and Al-Khaluq
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "A man came to the Prophet [SAW] wearing a little dab of Khaluq." The Prophet [SAW] said to him: 'Go and scrub it off.' Then he came (again) and he said: 'Go and scrub it off.' Then he came to him (again) and he said: 'Go and scrub it off, and don't put it on again.'" It was narrated from Ya'la bin Murrah that: He passed by the Prophet [SAW] wearing Khaluq. He said to him: "Do you have a wife?" I said: "No." He said: "Wash it off, then wash it off, then do not put it on again." It was narrated from Ya'la bin Murrah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] saw a man wearing Khaluq and said: "Go and wash it off, then wash it off, and do not put it on again." Narrated from Ibn 'Amr: A similar report was narrated from Ibn 'Amr, from a man, from Ya'la. It was narrated that Ya'la bin Murrah Ath-Thaqafi said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] saw me wearing a little dab of Khaluq. He said: 'O Ya'la, do you have a wife?' I said: 'No.' He said: 'Wash it off and do not put it on again, then wash it off and do not put it on again, then wash it off and do not put it on again.' I said: 'So I washed it off, and did not put it on again, then I washed it off and did not put it on again, then I washed it off, and did not put it on again." It was narrated that Ya'la said: "I passed by the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and I was wearing Khaluq. He said: 'O Ya'la, do you have a wife?' I said: 'No.' He said: 'Go and wash it off, then wash it off, then wash it off, and do not put it on again.' So I went and washed it off, then washed it off, then washed it off, and I did not put it on again."
Kinds of Perfume that are Disliked (Makruh) for Women
It was narrated that Al-Ash'ari said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Any woman who puts on perfume then passes by people so that they can smell her fragrance then she is an adulteress.'"
Women Performing Ghusl to Remove Perfume
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'If a woman goes out to the Masjid, let her perform Ghusl to remove perfume as she would perform Ghusl to remove Janabah (impurity following sexual activity).'" This is an abridged form of it.
Prohibition of Women Attending the Prayer if they Have Perfumed Themselves with Incense
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'If a woman has perfumed herself with incense, let her not attend 'Isha' prayer.'" It was narrated that Zainab, the wife of 'Abdullah, said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'If one of you wants to attend 'Isha' prayer, let her not touch perfume.'" It was narrated that Zainab, the wife of 'Abdullah, said: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "If one of you wants to attend 'Isha' prayer, let her not touch perfume." It was narrated from Zainab Ath-Thaqafiyyah that : The Prophet of Allah [SAW] said: "If any one of you goes out to the Masjid, let her not go near perfume." It was narrated from Zainab Ath-Thaqafiyyah, the wife of 'Abdullah, that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] told her not to touch perfume if she wanted to go out to 'Isha' the later. It was narrated from Zainab Ath-Thaqafiyyah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "If a woman goes out to (pray) 'Isha', let her not touch perfume." It was narrated that Zainab Ath-Thaqafiyyah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'If one of you wants to attend the prayer, let her not touch perfume.'"
Incense
It was narrated that Nafi' said: "When Ibn 'Umar burned incense he would burn Al-Uluwwah that was not mixed with anything else, or camphor mixed with some Al-Uluwwah. Then he said: 'This is what the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to burn.'"
Dislike for Women to Show Their Jewelry and Gold
'Uqbah bin 'Amir narrated that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to tell his wives not to wear jewelry and silk. He said: "If you want the jewelry and silk of Paradise, then do not wear them in this world." It was narrated from Rib'i, from his wife, that the sister of Hudhaifah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] addressed us and said: 'O women, do you not have any silver to wear for adornment? For there is no woman among you who wears gold and shows it, but she will be punished because of it.'" It was narrated from Rib'i, from his wife, that the sister of Hudhaifah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] addressed us and said: 'O women, do you not have any silver to wear for adornment? For there is no woman among you who wears gold and shows it, but she will be punished because of it.'" Asma' bint Yazid narrated that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Any woman who puts on a necklace of gold, Allah will put something similar of fire around her neck. Any woman who puts earrings of gold on her ears, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will put earrings of fire on her ears on the Day of Resurrection." It was narrated from Abu Asma' Ar-Rahabi that Thawban, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah [SAW], told him: "Fatimah bint Hubairah came to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] with a big ring on her hand." He (the narrator) said: "This is what I found in the book of my father, a huge ring."- "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] started hitting her hand, so she entered upon Fatimah, the daughter of the Messenger of Allah [SAW], and complained to her about what the Messenger of Allah [SAW] had done. Fatimah took off a gold chain from her neck and said: 'This was given to me by Abu Hasan.' The Messenger of Allah [SAW] came in and (ﷺ) the chain in her hand. He said: 'O Fatimah, would you like the people to say that the daughter of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] has a chain of fire in her hand?' Then he went out, without sitting down. Fatimah sent the chain to the market and sold it, and she bought a slave with the money, and set him free. He was told of that and he said: 'Praise be to Allah, Who has saved Fatimah from the Fire.'" It was narrated that Thawban said: "The daughter of Hubairah came to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and on her hand were large gold rings." - a similar report. It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "I was sitting with the Prophet [SAW] when a woman came to him and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, two bracelets of gold.' He said: 'Two bracelets of fire.' She said: 'O Messenger of Allah, a necklace of gold.' He said: 'A necklace of fire.' She said: 'Two earrings of gold.' He said: 'Two earrings of fire.' She was wearing two bracelets of gold, so she took them off and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, if a woman does not adorn herself for her husband, she will become unattractive to him.' He said: 'What is there to keep any one of you from making earrings of silver and painting them yellow with saffron or some 'Abir'?' This is the wording of Ibn Harb. It was narrated from 'Aishah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] saw her wearing two bracelets of gold. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Shall I not tell you of something that is better than this? Why don't you take these off and wear two bracelets of silver, and paint them yellow with saffron, and they will look fine.'"
Prohibition of Gold for Men
'Ali bin Abi Talib said: "The Prophet of Allah [SAW] took hold of some silk in his right hand and some gold in his left, then he said: 'These two are forbidden for the males of my Ummah.'" 'Ali bin Abi Talib said: "The Prophet of Allah [SAW] took hold of some silk in his right hand, and some gold in his left, then he said: 'These two are forbidden for the males of my Ummah.'" 'Ali said: "The Prophet of Allah [SAW] took hold of some silk in his right hand, and some gold in his left, then he said: 'These two are forbidden for the males of my Ummah.'" It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Zurair Al-Ghafiqi said: "I heard 'Ali say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] took some gold in his right hand and some silk in his left hand and said: This is forbidden for the males of my Ummah.'" It was narrated from Abu Musa that : The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Gold and silk have been permitted for the females of my Ummah, and forbidden to the males." It was narrated from Mu'awiyah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing silk and gold, unless it was broken (into smaller pieces). It was narrated from Mu'awiyah that : The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing gold unless it was broken (into smaller pieces), and (he forbade) riding on Al-Mayathir. It was narrated from Abu Shaikh that he heard Mu'awiyah say,: When a group of the Companions of Muhammad [SAW] were with him: "Do you know that the Prophet of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing gold unless it was broken (into smaller pieces)?" They said: "By Allah, yes." It was narrated that Abu Shaikh said: "While we were with Mu'awiyah on one of his pilgrimages, he gathered together a group of the Companions of Muhammad [SAW] and said to them: 'Do you not know that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing gold unless it was broken (into smaller pieces)?' They said: 'By Allah, yes.'" It was narrated from Abu Himman: That when Mu'awiyah went on Hajj, he gathered together a group of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] at the Ka'bah and said to them: "I adjure you by Allah, did the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbid wearing gold?" They said: "Yes." He said: "And I bear witness to that." Abu Shaikh narrated from his brother Himman: That when Mu'awiyah went on Hajj, he gathered together a group of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] at the Ka'bah and said to them: "I adjure you by Allah, did the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbid wearing gold?" They said: "Yes." He said: "And I bear witness to that." Himman said: "Mu'awiyah went on Hajj and he called a group of Ansar to the Ka'bah. He said: 'I adjure you by Allah, did you hear the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbid gold?' They said: 'Yes.' He said: 'And I bear witness to that.'" Himman said: Mu'awiyah went on Hajj and he called a group of Ansar to the Ka'bah. He said: 'I adjure you by Allah, did you hear the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbid gold?' They said: 'Yes.' He said: 'And I bear witness to that.'" Ibn Himman said: "Mu'awiyah went on Hajj and he called a group of Ansar to the Ka'bah. He said: 'Did you hear the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbid gold?' They said: 'Yes.' He said: 'And I bear witness to that.'" Himman said: "Mu'awiyah went on Hajj and he called a group of Ansar to the Ka'bah. He said: 'I adjure you by Allah, did you hear the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbid gold?' They said: 'Yes.' He said: 'And I bear witness to that.'" Abu Shaikh Al-Huna'i said: "I heard Mu'awiyah say to a group of Muhajirun and Ansar who were around him: 'Do you know that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing silk?' They said: 'By Allah, yes.' He said 'And (he forbade) wearing gold unless it was broken (into smaller pieces)?' They said: 'Yes.'" 'Ali bin Ghurab contradicted him; he reported it from Bahais, from Abu Shaikh, from Ibn 'Umar. Abu Shaikh said: "I heard Ibn 'Umar say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing gold unless it is broken (into smaller pieces).'"
If a Man's Nose Has Been Cut Off, Can He Wear a Nose Made of Gold?
It was narrated from 'Arafah bin As'ad that: His nose was cut off at the battle of Al-Kulab during the Jahiliyyah, so he wore a nose made of silver, but it began to rot, so the Prophet [SAW] told him to wear a nose made of gold. It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Tarafah, from 'Arafah bin As'ad bin Karib, who was his grandfather- saying that he saw his grandfather, and he said: "His nose had been cut off at the battle of Al-Kulab during the Jahiliyyah, so he wore a nose made of silver, but it began to rot on him, so the Prophet [SAW] told him to wear a nose made of gold."
Concession for Gold Rings for Men
It was narrated that Sa'eed bin Al-Musayyab said: "Umar said to Suhaib: 'Why do I see you wearing a ring of gold?' He said: 'One who was better than you saw it and did not criticize it.' He said: 'Who was that?' He said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW].'"
Gold Rings
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] started to wear a gold ring, and the people started to wear gold rings. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'I was wearing this ring, but I will never wear it again.' He threw it away and the people threw their rings away.'" 'Ali said: "The Prophet [SAW] forbade me to wear gold rings and Al-Qassi, red Al-Miyathir, and (to drink) Al-Ji'ah. It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Prophet [SAW] forbade me to wear gold rings, and Al-Qassi, red Al-Miyathir." 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade gold rings, red Al-Miyathir, Qassiyah garments and Al-Ji'ah, which is a drink made from barley and wheat." - And he mentioned its strength. It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me (to wear) gold rings and Al-Qassi, Al-Mitharah, and Al-Ji'ah." It was narrated that Sa'sa'ah bin Suwhan said: "I said to 'Ali: 'Forbid to us that which the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade to you.' He said: 'He forbade me from Ad-Dubba', Al-Hantam, gold circles (rings), wearing silk, and Al-Qassi, and red Al-Mitharah.'" It was narrated that Malik bin 'Umair said: "Sa'sa'ah bin Suwhan came to 'Ali and said: 'Forbid to us from that which the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade to you.' He said: 'He forbade us from Ad-Dubba', Al-Hantam, An-Naqir, Al-Ji'ah, and he forbade us from gold circles (rings), wearing silk, and wearing Al-Qassi, and red Al-Mitharah.'" Sa'sa'ah bin Suwhan said to 'Ali: "O Commander of the Believers! Forbid us from that which the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade you from." He said: "He forbade us from Ad-Dubba, Al-Hantam, Al-Ji'ah, and from gold circles (rings), and from wearing silk, and from red Al-Mitharah." It was narrated that 'Ali said: "My beloved, the Messenger of Allah [SAW], forbade me three things but I do not say that he forbade them to the people. He forbade me from wearing rings of gold, from wearing Al-Qassi, and Al-Mu'asfar Al-Mufaddam (garments that are deeply dyed with safflower), and (he forbade me) from reciting Qur'an when prostrating or bowing." He was followed (in that narration) by Ad-Dahhak bin 'Uthman. It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me- but I do not say that he forbade you- from wearing rings of gold, and from wearing Al-Qassi, and from wearing Al-Mufaddam (garments dyed deep red) and Al-Mu'asfar (garments dyed with safflower), and from reciting Qur'an while bowing." It was narrated from Ibrahim that his father told him that he heard 'Ali say: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me to recite Qur'an while bowing and to wear gold and garments dyed with safflower." It was narrated from Ibrahim bin 'Abdullah bin Hunain that his father said: "I heard 'Ali say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me- but I do not say that he forbade you- from wearing gold rings, Al-Qassi, and garments dyed with safflower, and reciting Qur'an while bowing.'" It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from rings of gold, garments dyed with safflower, and wearing Al-Qassi, and from reciting Qur'an while bowing." It was narrated from Ibn Hunain- the freed slave of Ibn 'Abbas- that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from wearing Al-Qassi, garments dyed with safflower, and gold rings." It was narrated from Ibn Hunain, the freed slave of 'Ali, that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from four: Gold rings, wearing Al-Qassi, reciting Qur'an while I am bowing, and from wearing garments dyed with safflower." It was narrated from Nafi', from a freed slave of Ibn 'Abbas, that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from wearing garments dyed with safflower, and from Al-Qassi, and from gold rings, and that I recite Qur'an while I am bowing."
The Differences Reported From Yahya Bin Abi Kathir About That
Ibn Hunain narrated that 'Ali said to him: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me (from wearing) garments dyed with safflower, and from gold rings, and from wearing Al-Qassi, and that I recite Qur'an while I am bowing." It was narrated from 'Ali that : The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade (wearing) garments dyed with safflower, and Al-Qassiyah garments, and reciting Qur'an while he is bowing. It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade" and he quoted the same Hadith.
The Hadith of 'Abidah
It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Prophet [SAW] forbade me from Al-Qassi, silk, gold rings, and that I recite Qur'an while bowing." Hisham contradicted him, he did not narrate it in Marfu' form. It was narrated from 'Abidah, from 'Ali, he said: "He forbade red Al-Mayathir, wearing Al-Qassi, and gold rings." It was narrated that 'Abidah said: "He forbade red Al-Mayathir, and gold rings."
The Hadith of Abu Hurairah and the Differences Reported from Qatadah
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me to wear gold rings." Hafs Al-Laithi said: "I bear witness that 'Imran narrated to us, he said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade wearing silk, and gold rings, and drinking from Al-Hanatim.'" Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated that: A man came from Najran to the Messenger of Allah [SAW]. He was wearing a gold ring, and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] turned away from him, and said: "You have come to me with a coal of fire on your hand." It was narrated from Al-Bara' bin 'Azib that : A man was sitting with the Prophet [SAW] and he was wearing a gold ring. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] had a stick in his hand and the Prophet [SAW] struck his finger. The man said: "What's wrong with me, O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "Why don't you get rid of this thing that is on your finger?" The man took it and threw it away. The Prophet [SAW] saw him after that and said: "What happened to the ring?" He said: "I threw it away." He said: "I did not tell you to do that, rather I told you to sell it and benefit from its price." This Hadith is Munkar. It was narrated from Abu Tha'labah Al-Khushani that : The Prophet [SAW] saw a gold ring on his hand, and he started to smack him with a stick that he had in his hand. When the Prophet [SAW] looked away, he threw it away. He said: "I think that he hurt you or we made you lose money." Abu Idris Al-Khawlani narrated that: A man, among those who met the Prophet [SAW], wore a gold ring. A similar report. It was narrated from Abu Idris Al-Khawlani that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] saw a man wearing a gold ring. A similar report. It was narrated from Abu Idris that : The Prophet [SAW] saw a gold ring on a man's hand and he struck his finger with a stick that he had with him, until he threw it away. Ibrahim bin Sa'd bin Shihab narrated that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW]...In Mursal form.
The Amount of Silver That May be Included in a Ring
'Abdullah bin Buraidah narrated from his father that: A man came to the Prophet [SAW] and he was wearing an iron ring. He said: "Why do I see you wearing the jewelry of the people of Hell?" He threw it away, then he came and he was wearing a brass ring. He said: "Why do I notice the stench of idols from you?" So he threw it away, and said: "O Messenger of Allah, what should I use?" He said: "Silver, but it should not equal a Mithqal."
Description of the Ring of the Prophet [SAW]
It was narrated from Anas that : The Prophet [SAW] wore a ring of silver with an Ethiopian stone (Fass), on which was inscribed (the phrase): "Muhammad Rasul Allah (Muhammad the Messenger of Allah)." It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] had a ring of silver which he wore on his right hand. It had an Ethiopian stone (Fass), and he used to wear the stone (Fass) next to his palm." It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The ring of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] was of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too." It was narrated from Anas that: The Prophet's ring was made of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too. It was narrated that Anas said: "The ring of the Prophet [SAW] was made of silver and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too." It was narrated that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] wanted to write to the Romans, but they (the Companions) said: 'They do not read any letter unless it has a seal.' So he took a ring of silver, and it is as if I can see its whiteness on his hand, and on it were engraved (the words): "Muhammad Rasul Allah (Muhammad the Messenger of Allah)." It was narrated that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] delayed 'Isha' prayer one night, until half the night had passed, then he came out and led us in prayer. And it is as if I can see the whiteness of his silver ring on his hand."
Where the Ring Should be Worn on the Hand, Mentioning the Hadith of 'Ali and 'Abdullah bin Ja'far
Ibn Wahab narrated from Sulaiman - and he is Ibn Bilal - from Sharik - and he is Ibn Abi Namr - from Ibrahim Ibn 'Abdullah bin Hunain, from his father, from 'Ali; Sharik said: "And Abu Salamah informed me" -That the Prophet [SAW] used to wear his ring on his right hand. It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Ja'far that: The Prophet [SAW] used to wear his ring on his right hand.
Wearing an Iron Ring with Silver Twisted Around it
Iyas bin Al-Harith bin Al-Mu'aiqib narrated that his grandfather Mu'aiqib said: "The ring of the Prophet [SAW] was made of iron with silver twisted around it." He said: "And sometimes it was on my hand." And Mu'aiqib was the keeper of the ring of the Messenger of Allah [SAW].
Wearing a Brass Ring
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri: "A man came from Al-Bahrain to the Prophet [SAW] and greeted him with Salam, but he did not return his greeting. He was wearing a gold ring on his hand, and was wearing a silken Jubbah. He took them off, then he greeted him with Salam, and he returned his greeting. Then he said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I came to you just now, and you turned away from me.' He said: 'You had a coal of fire on your hand.' He said: 'Then I have brought many coals.' He said: 'What you have brought with you is no better for us than the stones of Al-Harrah, but it is a temporary convenience of this world.' He said: 'What should I use for a ring?' He said: 'A ring of iron or silver or brass.'" It was narrated that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] came out wearing a silver ring. He said: 'Whoever wants to make a ring like this, let him do so, but do not put the same inscription.'" It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring, and he had some words inscribed on it. He said: 'We have put on a ring and have had some words engraved on it; no one of you should copy this inscription.'" Then Anas said: "It is as if I can see its whiteness on his hand."
The Words of the Prophet [SAW]: "Do Not Engrave Arabic (Words) on Your Rings"
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Do not be so close to the Mushrikin that you can benefit from the light of their fires, and do not engrave Arabic (words) on your rings.'"
Prohibition of Wearing the Ring on the Forefinger
It was narrated that Abu Burdah said: 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to me: 'O 'Ali, ask Allah for guidance and steadfastness,' and he forbade me from placing a ring on this one and this one' - and he pointed to his forefinger and middle finger. It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me to wear a ring on this one and this one," meaning the forefinger and middle finger. And this is the wording of Ibn Al-Muthanna. It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to me: 'Say: O Allah, guide me and make me steadfast,' and he forbade me to put a ring on this one and this one" - and Bishr (one of the narrators) pointed to his forefinger and middle finger. And 'Asim said: "One of the two of them."
Taking Off One's Ring When Entering Al-Khala' (The Area in Which One Relieves Oneself)
It was narrated from Anas that: When entering the Khala', the Messenger of Allah [SAW] would take off his ring. It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring of gold and put its stone toward his palm. Then the people started to wear rings of gold. Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] threw away his ring and said: 'I will never wear it again,' and the people threw away their rings." It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring of gold and put its stone (Fass) toward his palm. Then the people started to wear rings, and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] discarded it and said: "I will never wear it again." It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Prophet [SAW] used to wear a ring of gold, then he discarded it, and put on a ring of silver on which was engraved (the words): 'Muhammad Rasul Allah.' He said: 'No one else should engrave his ring with an inscription like this ring of mine.' Then he put the stone toward the palm of his hand." It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] wore a ring of gold for three days, and when his Companions saw it, gold rings became popular. Then he threw it away and we did not realize what he had done. Then he ordered that a ring of silver be made, and that (the words): "Muhammad Rasul Allah" be engraved on it. It remained on the hand of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] until he died, then on the hand of Abu Bakr until he died, then on the hand of 'Umar until he died. Then (it remained) on the hand of 'Uthman for the first six years of his duties, but when he had to write many letters, he gave it to a man from among Ansar who used to seal letters with it. Then the Ansari went out to a well belonging to 'Uthman and the ring fell. They looked for it but could not find it. He ordered that a similar ring be made and engraved (the words): "Muhammad Rasul Allah" on it. It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring of gold, and he used to wear its stone (Fass) next to his palm. Then the people started to wear rings of gold. Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] discarded it, and the people discarded their rings. Then he acquired a ring of silver with which he used to seal letters, but he did not wear it.
Small Bells
It was narrated that Abu Bakr bin Abi Shaikh said: "I was sitting with Salim when a caravan belonging to Umm Al-Banin passed by us, and they had bells with them. Salim narrated to Nafi' from his father, that the Prophet [SAW] said: 'The angels do not accompany a caravan that has small bells with them.' How often do you see small bells with these people." It was narrated that Abu Bakr bin Musa said: "I was with Salim bin 'Abdullah when Salim narrated from his father, that the Prophet [SAW] said: 'The angels do not accompany groups of people who have small bells with them.'" It was narrated from Salim, from his father,: Who attributed it to the Prophet [SAW]: "The angels do not accompany groups of people who have small bells with them." Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet [SAW], said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'The angels do not enter a house in which there is a small bell, or a bell, and the angels do not accompany groups of people who have bells with them.'" It was narrated from Abu Al-Ahwas that his father said: "I was sitting with the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and he saw that I was dressed in scruffy clothes. He said: 'Do you have any wealth?' I said: 'Yes, O Messenger of Allah, all kinds of wealth.' He said: 'If Allah gives you wealth then let its effect be seen on you.'" It was narrated from Abu Al-Ahwas, from his father, : That he came to the Prophet [SAW] wearing shabby clothes. The Prophet [SAW] said to him: "Do you have any wealth?" He said: "Yes, all kinds of wealth." He said: "What kinds of wealth?" He said: "Allah has given me camels, cattle, sheep, horses and slaves." He said: "If Allah has given you wealth, then let the effect of Allah's blessing and generosity be seen on you."
The Fitrah
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to me: 'Five things are from the Fitrah: Trimming the mustache, plucking the armpit hairs, clipping the nails, shaving the pubes and circumcision.'"
Trimming the Mustache and Letting the Beard Grow
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "Trim the mustache and let the beard grow."
Shaving Boys' Heads
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."
Mentioning the Prohibition of Shaving Part of a Boy's Head and Leaving Part
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Prophet [SAW] forbade Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part). Ibn 'Umar said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbidding Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part)." It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part)." It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that : The Prophet [SAW] forbade Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part)."
Wearing One's Hair Long
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." 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." It was narrated from Anas that: The hair of the Prophet [SAW] came halfway down his ears. It was narrated from Anas that: The hair of the Prophet [SAW] came down to his shoulders.
Calming Down One's Hair
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said: "The Prophet [SAW] came to us and saw a man with wild hair. He said: 'Could this man not find anything with which to calm down his hair?'" It was narrated that Abu Qatadah said: That he had long thick hair. "He asked the Prophet (about it) and he told him to take care of it and comb it every day."
Parting the Hair
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to let his hair hang down (without a parting) and the Mushrikun used to part their hair. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] liked to act in accordance with the People of the Book, in matters where no specific command had been given to him. Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] parted his hair after that.
Combing One's Hair
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."
Starting on the Right When Combing the Hair
It was narrated from 'Aishah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] liked to start on the right whenever possible; when purifying himself, when putting on his shoes, and when combing his hair.
The Command to Dye the Hair
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." 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.'"
Dyeing the Beard Yellow
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."
Dyeing the Beard Yellow with Wars and Saffron
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Prophet [SAW] used to wear Sibtiyyah sandals and dye his beard yellow with Wars and saffron." And Ibn 'Umar used to do that.
Adding Extensions to the Hair
It was narrated that Humaid bin 'Abdur-Rahman said: "I heard Mu'awiyah say, when he was on the Minbar in Al-Madinah, and he brought out a hairpiece from his sleeve: 'O people of Al-Madinah, where are your knowledgeable ones? I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbid such things as this, and he said: "The Children of Israel were destroyed when their women started to wear things like this." 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."
Hair Extensions Made of Cloth
It was narrated that Mu'awiyah said: "O people, the Prophet [SAW] forbade you to give false impressions. He brought a piece of black cloth and threw it in front of them and said: 'This is what women are putting on their heads and covering it.'" It was narrated from Mu'awiyah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade giving a false impression, and the false impression of a woman when she adds extra hair to her head.
Cursing the Woman Who Fixes Hair Extensions
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the woman who affixes hair extensions.
Cursing the Woman Who Fixes Hair Extensions and the One Who Has That Done
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."
Cursing the Woman Who Does Tattoos and the One Who Has That Done
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the woman who affixes hair extensions and the one who has that done, and the woman who does tattoos and the one who has that done."
Cursing Al-Mutanammisat (The Women That Have Their Eyebrows Plucked) and Who Have Their Teeth Separated
It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "May Allah curse Al-Mutanammisat and who have their teeth separated. Shall I not curse those whom the Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed?" It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] cursed the women who do tattoos, those who have their teeth separated and Al-Mutanammisat who change the creation of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime." It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "May Allah curse Al-Mutanammisat and their teeth separated, who have tattoos done, changing the creation of Allah." A woman came to him and said: "Are you the one who said such-and-such?" He said: "Why should I not say what the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said?" It was narrated that Ibrahim said: "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 [SAW] cursed?'"
Using Saffron
It was narrated that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade men to use saffron." It was narrated that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade men to use saffron on their skin."
Perfume
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "If perfume was brought to the Prophet [SAW], he would not refuse it." It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Whoever is offered perfume, let him not refuse it for it is easy to carry, and smells good." It was narrated that Zainab, the wife of 'Abdullah, said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'If one of you (women) wants to attend 'Isha' (prayer). Let her not touch any perfume.'" It was narrated from Busr bin Sa'eed that Zainab, the wife of 'Abdullah, told him that : The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to her: "If you go out to 'Isha' then do not touch any perfume." 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." It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that : The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Any woman who has been perfumed with incense should not attend 'Isha' the later with us."
The Best of Perfume
It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said: "The Prophet [SAW] mentioned a woman who filled her ring with musk and said: 'That is the best of perfume.'"
Prohibition on Wearing Gold
It was narrated from Abu Musa that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Allah has permitted silk and gold to the females of my Ummah, and has forbidden them to the males."
Prohibition on Wearing Gold Rings
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "I was forbidden to wear red garments and gold rings, and to recite Qur'an when bowing." It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Prophet [SAW] forbade me from wearing gold rings, reciting Qur'an while I am bowing, and from Al-Qassi, and garments dyed with safflower." 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from wearing gold rings, and from garments of Al-Qassi, and garments dyed with safflower, and reciting Qur'an while bowing." It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from reciting Qur'an while bowing." 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from wearing garments dyed with safflower, and from gold rings, and from wearing Al-Qassi, and that I recite Qur'an while I am bowing." It was narrated that 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from four things: Wearing garments dyed with safflower, and from wearing gold rings, and from wearing Al-Qassiyah garments, and reciting Qur'an while I am bowing." It was narrated from Ibn Hunain, that 'Ali said that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade garments dyed with safflower, and from silk, and reciting Qur'an while he is bowing, and from gold rings. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Prophet [SAW] forbade gold rings. It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade gold rings.
Description of the Ring of the Prophet [SAW] and its Inscription
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] took a ring of gold and put it on, and the people started to wear gold rings too. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'I used to wear this ring, but I will never wear it again.' Then he threw it away, and the people threw their rings away." It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The inscription on the ring of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] was: Muhammad Rasul Allah (Muhammad the Messenger of Allah).'" It was narrated from Anas that : The Prophet [SAW] put on a silver ring with and Ethiopian stone (Fass), on which the inscription was: "Muhammad Rasul Allah." It was narrated that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] wanted to write to the Romans, and they (the Companions) said: 'They do not read any letter unless it has a seal.' So he took a ring of silver and it is as if I can see its whiteness on his hand, and engraved on it (were the words): 'Muhammad Rasul Allah.'" It was narrated from Anas that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring of silver with an Ethiopian stone (Fass). It was narrated that Anas said: "The ring of the Prophet [SAW] was of silver, and its stone (Fass) was made of silver too." 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.'"
Where the Ring is to be Worn
It was narrated from Anas that: The Prophet [SAW] had a ring and he said: "We have had a ring made with an inscription, and no one else should copy this inscription." It is as if I can see its shining on the little finer of the Messenger of Allah [SAW]. It was narrated from Anas that: The Prophet [SAW] used to wear his ring on his right hand. It was narrated that Anas said: "It is as if I can see the whiteness of the Prophet's ring on his left finger." 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." 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.'" 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.
Where the Stone (Fass) is to be Worn
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Prophet [SAW] wore a ring of gold, then he discarded it and wore a ring of silver on which were engraved (the words) 'Muhammad Rasul Allah.' Then he said: 'No one should copy this inscription of mine.' And he wore the stone (Fass) toward his palm."
Discarding a Ring and Not Wearing it Anymore
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that : The Messenger of Allah [SAW] took a ring and put it on, then he said: "This distracted me from you all day, shifting my gaze from it to you (and back again)." Then he threw it away. 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. It was narrated from Anas that: He saw a ring of silver on the hand of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] one day, and the people made and wore similar rings. Then the Prophet [SAW] threw his ring away and the people threw their rings away too. It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring of gold, and he used to wear its stone (Fass) next to his palm. Then the people started to wear rings of gold too. Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] threw it away, and the people threw their rings away too. Then he took a ring of silver and he used to seal letters with it, but he did not wear it. It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put on a ring of gold and he used to wear its stone (Fass) next to his palm. Then the people started to wear rings too. Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] threw it away and said: "I will never wear it again." Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] took a ring of silver, and wore it on his hand. Then it was on the hand of Abu Bakr, then on the hand of 'Umar, then on the hand of 'Uthman, until it was lost in the well of Aris.
Mentioning Clothes Which it is Recommended to Wear, and Those Which is Disliked to Wear
It was narrated from Abu Al-Ahwas that his father said: "I entered upon the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and he saw me looking scruffy. The Prophet [SAW] said: 'Do you have anything?' He said: 'Yes, Allah has given me all kinds of wealth.' He said: 'If you have wealth, let it be seen on you.'"
Prohibition on Wearing Sira'
It was narrated from 'Umar bin Al-Khattab that: He saw a Hullah of Sira' silk being offered for sale at the door of the Masjid. I said: "O Messenger of Allah, why don't you buy this and wear it on Fridays, and (when meeting) the delegations when they come to you?" The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "This is only worn by one who has no share in the Hereafter." After that some (other) Hullahs were brought to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and he gave me one. He said: "O Messenger of Allah, you gave me this when you said what you said about it!" The Prophet [SAW] said: "I did not give it to you to wear it! Rather I gave it to you to give away or to sell." So 'Umar gave it to a brother of his son on his mother's side who was an idolater.
Concession Allowing Women to Wear Sira'
It was narrated that Anas said: "I saw Zainab, the daughter of the Prophet [SAW], wearing a Qamis of Sira'." It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that: He saw Umm Kalthum, the daughter of the Messenger of Allah [SAW], wearing a Burdah of Sira' silk, and Sira' is a fabric with stripes of silk. 'Ali said: "A Hullah of Sira' was given to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and he sent it to me. I put it on, then I saw anger in his face. He said: 'I did not give it to you to wear it.' Then he told me to divide it among my womenfolk."
Prohibition of Wearing Al-Istabraq
Ibn 'Umar narrated that: 'Umar went out and saw a Hullah of Al-Istabraq being offered for sale in the marketplace. He went to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and said: "O Messenger of Allah, buy this and wear it on Fridays, and when the delegations come to you." The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "This is only worn by the one who has no share (in the Hereafter)." Then three Hullahs (of the same fabric) were brought to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and he gave one to 'Umar, one to 'Ali and one to Usamah. He ('Umar) came to him and said: "O Messenger of Allah, you said what you said about it, then you sent one to me!" He said: "Sell it and spend the money on your needs, or cut it into pieces for your womenfolk to use as head covers."
Description of Al-Istabraq
Yahya - bin Ishaq - said: "Salim said: 'What is Al-Istabraq?' I said: 'A thick type of Ad-Dibaj, and a coarse type of it.' He said: 'I heard 'Abdullah (bin 'Umar) say: "Umar saw a Hullah of Sundus with a man, and he brought it to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and said: 'Buy this'" and he quoted the Hadith.
Mentioning the Prohibition of Wearing Ad-Dibaj
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Ukaim said: "Hudhaifah asked for some water and the chief brought water in a silver vessel. He threw it aside, then he apologized to them for what he had done, and said: 'I told him before not to do that. I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: Do not drink from vessels of gold and silver, and do not wear Ad-Dibaj or silk. They are for them in this world, and for you in the Hereafter."
Wearing Ad-Dibaj Interwoven With Gold
It was narrated that Wafid bin 'Amr bin Sa'd bin Mu'adh said: "I entered upon Anas bin Malik when he came to Al-Madinah and greeted him with Salam. He said: 'Where are you from?' I said: 'I am Wafid bin 'Amr bin Sa'd bin Mu'adh.' He said: 'Sa'd was the greatest and most virtuous of people.' Then he wept a great deal, then he said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] sent a delegation to Ukaidir the ruler of Dumah, who sent him a Jubbah made of Ad-Dibaj interwoven with gold. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] put it on, then he stood on the Minbar and sat, without speaking, then he came down and the people started touching it with their hands. He said: 'Are you admiring this? The handkerchiefs of Sa'd in Paradise are more beautiful than what you see.'"
Mentioning the Abrogation of That
Jabir said: "The Prophet [SAW] put on a Qaba' of Ad-Dibaj that had been given to him, but he soon took it off and sent it to 'Umar. It was said to him: 'How soon you took it off, O Messenger of Allah.' He said: 'Jibril, peace be upon him, prohibited me from wearing it.' Then 'Umar came weeping and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, you disliked something but you gave it to me.' He said: 'I did not give it to you to wear it, rather I gave it to you to sell it.' So 'Umar sold it for two thousand Dirhams."
Stern Warning Against Wearing Silk, and That Whoever Wears it in This World Will Not Wear it in the Hereafter
'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair said, while he was on the Minbar delivering a Khutbah: "Muhammad [SAW] said: 'Whoever wears silk in this world, will not wear it in the Hereafter.'" Khalifah said: "I heard 'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair say: 'Do not let your womenfolk wear silk, for I heard 'Umar bin Al-Khattab say: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: Whoever wears it in this world will not wear it in the Hereafter.'" 'Imran bin Hittan narrated that : He asked 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas about wearing silk. He said: "Ask 'Aishah." "So I asked 'Aishah and she said: 'Ask 'Abdullah bin 'Umar.' So I asked Ibn 'Umar and he said: 'Abu Hafs told me, that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Whoever wears silk in this world will have no share in the Hereafter." It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar, : That the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Silk is only worn by one who has no share." It was narrated that 'Ali Al-Bariqi said: "A woman came to me to ask a question, and I said to her: 'There is Ibn 'Umar.' So she went after him to ask him, and I went after her to hear what he would say. She said: 'Tell me about silk.' He said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade it.'"
Prohibition of Al-Qassiyah Garments
It was narrated that Al-Bara' bin 'Azib said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] enjoined seven things upon us, and forbade seven things for us. He forbade to us gold rings, silver vessels, Al-Mayathir, Al-Qassiyah, Al-Istabraq, Ad-Dibaj, and silk."
Concession for Wearing Silk
It was narrated from Anas that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] granted a concession to 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf and Az-Zubair bin Al-'Awwam allowing them to wear silken shirts because of scabies that they were suffering from. It was narrated from Anas that: The Prophet [SAW] granted a concession to 'Abdur-Rahman and Az-Zubair to wear silken shirts because of scabies that they were suffering from. It was narrated from Jarir from Sulaiman At-Taimi, from Abu 'Uthman A-Nahdi, who said: "We were with 'Utbah bin Farqad when the letter of 'Umar came, saying that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'No one wears silk except one who has no share of it in the Hereafter, except this much.'" And Abu 'Uthman gestured with the two fingers that are next to the thumb. And I saw the two of them pointing to the borders of the Tayalisah, so that I could see the Tayalisah. It was narrated from 'Umar that: He did not allow the wearing of silk except (something) the width of four fingers.
Wearing Hullahs
It was narrated that Al-Bara' said: "I saw the Prophet [SAW] wearing a red Hullah, with his hair combed, and I have never seen anyone before or since, who was more handsome than he."
Wearing a Hibarah
It was narrated that Anas said: "The most beloved of garments to the Prophet of Allah [SAW] was the Hibarah."
Mentioning the Prohibition of Wearing Garments Dyed With Safflower
'Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] saw him wearing two garments dyed with safflower and he said: "This is the clothing of disbelievers; do not wear it." It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that: He came to the Prophet [SAW] wearing two garments dyed with safflower. The Prophet [SAW] got angry and said: "Go and take them off." He said: "Where should I throw them, O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "In the fire." 'Ali said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade me from wearing gold rings, and from wearing Al-Qassiyah garments, and garments dyed with safflower, and reciting Qur'an while I am bowing."
Wearing Green Garments
It was narrated that Abu Rimthah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] came out to us wearing two green garments."
Wearing Burdahs (Cloaks)
It was narrated that Khabbab bin Al-Aratt said: "We complained to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] when he was reclining on his rolled-up Burdah in the shade of the Ka'bah. We said: 'Will you not pray for victory for us, will you not pray to Allah for us?'" It was narrated that Sahl bin Sa'd said: "A woman brought a Burdah" - Sahl said: "Do you know what a Burdah is?" They said: "Yes, it is a cloak with two woven borders" - and she said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I wove this with my own hands for you to wear.' The Messenger of Allah [SAW] took it as he had need of it, then he came out to us and he was wearing it as his Izar (lower garment)."
The Command to Wear White Garments
It was narrated from Samurah that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "Wear white garments, for they are purer and better, and shroud your dead in them." It was narrated that Samurah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'You should wear white garments; dress your living ones in them, and shroud your dead in them, for they are among the best of your garments.'"
Wearing Qaba's
It was narrated that Miswar bin Makhramah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] distributed some Qaba's but he did not give anything to Makhramah. Makhramah said: 'O my son, let us go to the Messenger of Allah [SAW].' So I went with him and he said: 'Go in and call him for me.' So I called him, and he came out wearing one of the Qaba's. He said: 'I kept this for you.' And he looked at him, and Makhramah put it on."
Wearing Trousers
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that: He heard the Prophet [SAW] say in 'Arafat: "Whoever cannot find an Izar (waist wrapper), let him wear trousers, and whoever cannot find sandals, let him wear Khuffs (leather socks)."
Stern Warning Against Dragging One's Izar
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "While a man was dragging his Izar out of pride, the earth swallowed him up, and he will continue sinking into it until the Day of Resurrection." It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever drags his garment out of pride, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection.'" It was narrated that Muharib said: "I heard Ibn 'Umar narrating that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever drags his garment out of vanity, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection.'"
Up to Where Should the Izar Come?
It was narrated that Hudhaifah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The Izar should come to the middle of the shins and the calf. If you insist, then a little lower, and if you insist, then a little further down, but the Izar has no right to (come to) the ankle." This is the wordings of Muhammad.
Whatever of the Izar Comes Below the Ankles
Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whatever of the Izar comes below the ankles is in the Fire.'" It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that : The Prophet [SAW] said: "Whatever of the Izar comes below the ankles is in the Fire."
Isbal Al-Izar (Letting the Izar Hang Below the Ankles)
It was narrated that Ash'ath said: "I heard Sa'eed bin Jubair narrate from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet [SAW] said: 'Allah will not look at the Musbil (the one who lets his Izar come below the ankles).'" It was narrated that Abu Dharr said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'There are three to whom Allah (the Mighty and Sublime) will not speak on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He sanctify them, and theirs will be a painful torment: The one who reminds others of what he has given them (Al-Mannan), the one who lets his Izar come below his ankles, and the one who sells his product by means of false oaths." It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Al-Isbal may apply to the Izar, the Qamis and the turban. Whoever drags any one of these out of vanity, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection.'" It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Whoever drags his garment out of pride, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection." Abu Bakr said: "O Messenger of Allah, one side of my Izar slips unless I pay attention to it." The Prophet [SAW]: "You are not one of those who do that out of pride."
Women's Hems
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever drags his garment out of pride, Allah will not look at him.' Umm Salamah said: 'O Messenger of Allah, what should women do with their hems?' He said: 'Let it down a hand span.' She said: 'But then their feet will show.' He said: 'Let it down a forearm's length, but no more than that.'" It was narrated from Umm Salamah that: She mentioned women's hems to the Messenger of Allah [SAW], and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Let it down a hand span." Umm Salamah said: "But that will uncover (her feet)." He said: "Let it down a forearm's length, but no more than that." It was narrated from Umm Salamah that: When the Prophet [SAW] said what he said about the Izar, Umm Salamah said: "What about women?" He said: "Let it down a hand span." She said: "But then their feet will show." He said: "Then (let it down) a forearm's length, but no more than that." It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] was asked how much a woman should let her hem drag. He said: 'A hand span.' She said: 'But then it will uncover her (feet).' He said: 'A forearm's length, and no more than that.'"
Prohibition on Ishtimal As-Samma'
It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Ishtimal As-Samma' and wrapping oneself in a single garment (that did not cover the private parts)." It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Ishtimal As-Samma' and wrapping oneself in a single garment (that did not cover the private parts)."
Prohibition of Al-Ihtiba' (Wrapping Oneself in a Single Garment)
It was narrated from Jabir that: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Ishtimal As-Samma' and wrapping oneself in a single garment (that did not cover the private parts)."
Wearing Black Turbans
It was narrated from Ja'far bin 'Amr bin Huraith that his father said: "I saw the Prophet [SAW] wearing a black turban."
Wearing Black Turbans
It was narrated from Jabir that: On the Day of the Conquest of Makkah, the Messenger of Allah [SAW] entered (the city) wearing a black turban, and he was not in Ihram. It was narrated that Jabir said: "The Prophet [SAW] entered (Makkah) on the Day of the Conquest wearing a black turban."
Letting the End of the Turban Hang Between the Shoulders
It was narrated from Ja'far bin 'Amr bin Umayyah that his father said: "It is as if I am looking now at the Messenger of Allah [SAW] on the Minbar, wearing a black turban, the end of which he has let hang down between his shoulders."
Images
It was narrated from Abu Talhah that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "The angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or an image." It was narrated that Abu Talhah said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'The angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or an image of an animate being.'" It was narrated from 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah that: He entered upon Abu Talhah Al-Ansari to visit him (when he was sick), and he found Sahl bin Hunaif there. Abu Talhah told someone to remove a blanket from beneath him, and Sahl said to him: "Why do you want to remove it?" He said: "Because there are images on it, and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said what you know concerning them." He said: "Did he not say: Except for patterns on fabrics?" He said: "Yes, but this makes me feel more comfortable." It was narrated from Abu Talhah that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "The angels do not enter any house in which there is an image." Busr said: "Then Zaid fell sick and we went to visit him, and on his door there was a curtain on which there was an image. I said to 'Ubaidullah Al-Khawlani: 'Didn't Zaid tell us about images yesterday?' 'Ubaidullah said: 'Didn't you hear him say: Except for patterns on fabrics?'" It was narrated that 'Ali said: "I made some food and invited the Prophet [SAW] (to come and eat). He came and entered, then he saw a curtain on which there were images, so he went out and said: 'The Angels do not enter a house in which there are images.'" It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] went out, then he came in, and I had hung up a curtain on which there were (images of) horses with wings. When he saw it, he said: 'Get rid of it.'" It was narrated that 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet [SAW], said: "We had a curtain on which there were images of birds, at the entrance to the house. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'O 'Aishah, remove it, for ever time I come in and see it, I remember this world.'" She said: "We had a plush wrap, with a border on it, that we would wear, and it was not cut off." It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "In my house there was a cloth on which were images, which I put in a niche of the house, and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to pray facing it. Then he said: 'O 'Aishah, take it away from me.' So I took it down and made it into pillows.'" It was narrated from 'Aishah that: She put up a curtain on which there were images, then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] came in and took it down, so she cut it up (and made) two pillows. A man in the gathering there whose name was Rabi'ah bin 'Ata' said: "I heard Abu Muhammad - meaning Al-Qasim - narrate that 'Aishah said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to recline on them.'"
The People Who Will be Most Severely Punished
It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] came from a journey, and I had hung a curtain on which there were images over a niche. He took it down and said: 'The people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be those who try to match the creation of Allah.'" It was narrated that 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet [SAW], said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] entered upon me, and I had put up a curtain on which there were images. When he saw it, his face changed color, then he tore it down with his hand and said: 'The people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be those who try to imitate the creation of Allah.'"
What the Image-Makers Will be Commanded to Do on the Day of Resurrection
It was narrated that An-Nadr bin Anas said: "I was sitting with Ibn 'Abbas when a man from among the people of Al-'Iraq came to him and said: 'I make these images; what do you say concerning them?' He said: 'Come closer, come closer. I heard Muhammad [SAW] say: Whoever makes an image in this world will be commanded on the Day of Resurrection to breathe a soul into it, and he will not be able to do so." It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever makes an image will be punished until (he is commanded) to breathe a soul into it, and he will not be able to do so.'" It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever makes an image will be commanded on the Day of Resurrection to breathe the soul into it but he will not be able to do so.'" It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "The makers of these images will be punished on the Day of Resurrection, and it will be said to them: 'Breathe life into that which you have created.'" It was narrated from 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet [SAW], that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "The makers of these images will be punished on the Day of Resurrection, and it will be said to them: 'Bring to life that which you have created.'" It was narrated that 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet [SAW], said: "The people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be those who try to match the creation of Allah."
The People Who Will be Most Severely Punished
It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Among the people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be the image-makers.'" It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "Jibril, peace be upon him, asked permission to enter upon the Prophet [SAW] and he said: 'Come in.' He said: 'How can I come in when there is a curtain in your house on which there are images? You should either cut off their heads or make it into a rug to be stepped on, for we Angels do not enter a house in which there are images.'"
Blankets
It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] would not pray in our blankets."
Description of the Sandals of the Messenger of Allah [SAW]
Anas narrated that : The sandals of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] had two straps. It was narrated that 'Amr bin Aws said: "The sandals of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] had two straps."
Prohibition of Walking in One Sandal
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "If the strap of the sandal of one of you breaks, let him not walk in one sandal until he fixes it." It was narrated that Abu Razin said: "I saw Abu Hurairah clap his hand to his forehead and say: 'O people of Al-'Iraq, you claim that I tell lies about the Messenger of Allah [SAW]. I bear witness that I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: If the strap of the sandal of one of you breaks, let him not walk in the other until he fixes it.'"
What has Been Related About Leather Cloths
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that: The Prophet [SAW] lay down on a leather mat and sweated. Umm Sulaim got up and collected his sweat and put it in a bottle. The Prophet [SAW] saw her and said: "What are you doing O Umm Sulaim?" She said: "I am putting your sweat in my perfume." And the Prophet [SAW] smiled.
Keeping Servants and Mounts
It was narrated that Samurah bin Sahm said: "I came to Abu Hashim bin 'Utbah when he was suffering the plague, and Mu'awiyah came to visit him. Abu Hashim wept. Mu'awiyah said to him: 'Why are you weeping? Is it because of some pain that is hurting you, or is it for this world, the best of which has gone?' He said: 'Neither, but the Messenger of Allah [SAW] gave me some advice, which I wish that I had followed. He said: "Perhaps you will live to see wealth that will be distributed among the people when all that would suffice you of that would be a servant and a mount to ride in the cause of Allah." I lived to see that, and I accumulated (wealth).'"
Adornments of a Sword
It was narrated that Abu Umamah bin Sahl said: "The pommel of the sword of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] was of silver." It was narrated that Anas said: "The metallic end of the scabbard of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] was of silver, the pommel of his sword was silver, and in between were rings of silver." It was narrated that Sa'eed bin Abi Al-Hasan said: "The pommel of the sword of the Messenger of Allah [SAW] was of silver."
Prohibition of Sitting on Red Al-Mayathir
It was narrated that 'Ali said: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to me: "Say: O Allah, make me steadfast and guide me." And he forbade me to sit on Al-Mayathir." Al-Mayathir: Qassi which the women used to put on the saddles for their husbands, such as red cushions.
Sitting on Chairs
It was narrated that Humaid bin Hilal said: "Abu Rifa'ah said: 'I came to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] while he was delivering a Khutbah, and said: "O Messenger of Allah, a stranger has come to ask about his religion, for he does not know what his religion is." The Messenger of Allah [SAW] stopped delivering his Khutbah and turned to me. A chair was brought, and I think its legs were of iron. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] sat down on it and started to teach me what Allah has taught him, then he went and completed his Khutbah.'"
Using Red Tents
It was narrated that Abu Juhaifah said: "We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) in Al-Batha' and he was in a red tent, and some people were with him, and he was about to set out. Bilal came and called the Adhan, turning this way and that."