48/7. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5055 — Combing Hair Every Other Day
Combing the Hair Every Other Day
Hadith About Combing Hair Every Other Day
Sunan an-Nasai : 5055
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5055
أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ التَّرَجُّلِ إِلاَّ غِبًّا .
'Abdullah bin Mughaffal Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade combing one's hair, except every other day.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5055In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 16English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5058
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5055
This hadith about combing hair every other day is more specific than a general grooming reminder. Abdullah bin Mughaffal narrates that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade combing one's hair except every other day. The phrase “except every other day” gives the key point. It allows care for the hair, but it moves away from constant daily attention. The narration does not mention perfume, clothing, or other parts of appearance, so the explanation should not mix those in. The message is simple: hair care is part of personal grooming, but this report points to a measured habit rather than daily combing.
What we learn from this hadith
- The hadith mentions combing hair every other day.
- It does not tell people to ignore hair care.
- The focus is on avoiding daily combing as stated.
- The teaching supports measured grooming within the wording given.
