27/64. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3534 — Clothing, Kohl and Perfume in Widowhood
What Dyed Clothes Should Be Avoided By The Woman In Mourning
Widow Mourning Rules for Clothes, Kohl and Perfume
Sunan an-Nasai : 3534
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3534
أَخْبَرَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ تَحِدُّ امْرَأَةٌ عَلَى مَيِّتٍ فَوْقَ ثَلاَثٍ إِلاَّ عَلَى زَوْجٍ فَإِنَّهَا تَحِدُّ عَلَيْهِ أَرْبَعَةَ أَشْهُرٍ وَعَشْرًا وَلاَ تَلْبَسُ ثَوْبًا مَصْبُوغًا وَلاَ ثَوْبَ عَصْبٍ وَلاَ تَكْتَحِلُ وَلاَ تَمْتَشِطُ وَلاَ تَمَسُّ طِيبًا إِلاَّ عِنْدَ طُهْرِهَا حِينَ تَطْهُرُ نُبَذًا مِنْ قُسْطٍ وَأَظْفَارٍ " .
Umm 'Atiyyah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: 'No woman should mourn for anyone who dies for more than three days, except for a husband, for whom she should mourn for four months and ten days. She should not wear garments that are dyed or patterned, or put on kohl or comb her hair, and she should not put on any perfume except when purifying herself after her period, when she may use a little of Qust or Azfar.'
[1] Two types of incense.Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3534In-book reference : Book 27, Hadith 148English translation : Vol. 4, Book 27, Hadith 3564
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3534
This hadith gives detailed guidance for a woman mourning her husband. The general mourning limit for another deceased person is three days, while mourning for a husband lasts four months and ten days. During that period, the widow is told not to wear dyed or patterned garments, apply kohl, comb her hair, or use perfume. One narrow exception is mentioned: after purification from her menstrual period, she may use a small amount of Qust or Azfar. The report is specific, so the explanation should not add other restrictions that are not named. For readers searching for widow mourning rules, the key points are the length of the period and the listed limits on clothing, eye makeup, grooming, and fragrance, along with the stated purification exception.
What we learn from this hadith
- A widow mourns her husband for four months and ten days.
- Dyed or patterned garments are restricted in the report.
- Kohl, hair combing and perfume are also restricted during the period.
- A small amount of Qust or Azfar is allowed after menstrual purification.
