24/42. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2697 — Perfume in the Head Parting
Where the Perfume is applied
Perfume in the Parting of the Prophet’s Head During Ihram
Sunan an-Nasai : 2697
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2697
أَخْبَرَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْمُفَضَّلِ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفْرِقِ رَأْسِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ .
A'isha Narrated from:
It is as if I can see the glistening of the perfume in the parting on the head of the Messenger of Allah when he was in Ihram. (Shah)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2697In-book reference : Book 24, Hadith 79English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 2698
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2697
This Hadith describes Aishah’s memory of the Prophet while he was in Ihram. She said it was as if she could see the glistening of perfume in the parting on the head of the Messenger of Allah. The key phrase perfume in parting of Prophet head comes directly from the wording. This narration is close to other reports that mention the Prophet’s head, hair roots, or hair parting. Here, the focus is the parting on the head. The Hadith does not add details about Jamrat, Tawaf, or the Day of Sacrifice. It stays with one clear observation: perfume was visible while the Prophet was in Ihram. A careful reader should keep this report focused and not merge it with other events.
What we learn from this hadith
- Aishah described the visible perfume in the parting of the Prophet’s head.
- The observation happened while the Prophet was in Ihram.
- The Hadith focuses on one clear visual detail.
- Similar narrations should not erase the specific wording here.
