48/16. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5080 — Hair Dye with Henna and Katam
Dyeing Hair with Henna and Katam
Hadith About Henna and Katam for Gray Hair
Sunan an-Nasai : 5080
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5080
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْثَرٌ، عَنِ الأَجْلَحِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَسْوَدِ الدِّيلِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِنَّ أَحْسَنَ مَا غَيَّرْتُمْ بِهِ الشَّيْبَ الْحِنَّاءُ وَالْكَتَمُ " . خَالَفَهُ الْجُرَيْرِيُّ وَكَهْمَسٌ .
Abu Dharr Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The best things with which you can change gray hair are Henna and Katam.'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5080In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 41English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5083
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5080
This Hadith speaks about hair dye in Islam in a very direct way. Abu Dharr narrated that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said that the best things used to change gray hair are henna and katam. The main message is simple: when gray hair is changed, these two natural dyes are praised in the wording of the Hadith. It does not give a long rule list or mention every color. It only points to henna and katam as the best options named here. For someone searching for a hadith about henna, katam, or gray hair, this narration gives a clear Prophetic phrase to remember.
What we learn from this hadith
- Henna and katam are praised in this narration for changing gray hair.
- The Hadith focuses on natural dye choices rather than a long discussion of appearance.
- The wording teaches care in personal grooming while staying close to Prophetic guidance.
