15/13. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1205b — Abu Ayyub’s Demonstration of Head Washing
It is permissible for the Muhrim to wash his body and head
Muhrim Washing the Whole Head in Ihram Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 1205b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1205b
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي زَيْدُ بْنُ أَسْلَمَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ فَأَمَرَّ أَبُو أَيُّوبَ بِيَدَيْهِ عَلَى رَأْسِهِ جَمِيعًا عَلَى جَمِيعِ رَأْسِهِ فَأَقْبَلَ بِهِمَا وَأَدْبَرَ فَقَالَ الْمِسْوَرُ لاِبْنِ عَبَّاسٍ لاَ أُمَارِيكَ أَبَدًا .
Zaid b. Aslam Narrated from:
Abu Ayyub rubbed his whole head with his hands and then moved them forward and backward. Miswar said to Ibn 'Abbas: I would never dispute with you (in future).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1205bIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 100USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 2745
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1205b
This hadith about washing the head in Ihram gives a shorter version of the same report and adds a meaningful ending. Abu Ayyub passed his hands over his whole head, moving them forward and backward. The wording stresses that the action covered the whole head, not just a small part. After this, al-Miswar said to Ibn Abbas that he would never dispute with him again. The hadith is useful because it shows how a clear report can end disagreement. It also gives simple wording for people searching can a Muhrim wash his head or Abu Ayyub washing head Ihram. The focus stays on what was seen from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and how the companions responded to that evidence.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration states that Abu Ayyub rubbed his whole head.
- The action involved moving both hands forward and backward.
- A clear report helped settle the disagreement.
- Al-Miswar’s response shows readiness to accept evidence.
