24/42. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2703 — Perfume in Hair
Where the Perfume is applied
Hadith About Perfume in the Prophet’s Hair
Sunan an-Nasai : 2703
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2703
أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَرَى وَبِيصَ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفْرِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعْدَ ثَلاَثٍ .
A'isha Narrated from:
I used to see the glistening of the perfume in the parting of the Messenger of Allah after three (days)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2703In-book reference : Book 24, Hadith 85English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 2704
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2703
This Hadith repeats the same kind of report from Aishah with close wording. She says she used to see the glistening of the perfume in the parting of the Messenger of Allah after three days. The main search topic is perfume in the Prophet’s hair, and the text stays focused on that single observation. It does not mention a new act after entering Ihram. It describes a visible trace that remained from perfume already applied. This makes the narration useful for people studying perfume before Ihram and the reports of Aishah on Hajj practice. The short wording also shows how a small detail can carry value when it is linked to the Prophet’s worship and preparation.
What we learn from this hadith
- Aishah’s report gives a clear personal observation.
- The perfume was visible in the hair parting after three days.
- The narration does not describe applying new perfume at that time.
- Small details in the Sunnah can help explain a practice.
