48/58. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5231 — Prophetic Guidance on Al-Qaza
Mentioning the Prohibition of Shaving Part of a Boy's Head and Leaving Part
Prophetic Guidance on Al-Qaza: Haircut Manners in Islam
Sunan an-Nasai : 5231
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5231
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُمَرُ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الْقَزَعِ .
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that : The Prophet [SAW] forbade Al-Qaza' (shaving part of the head and leaving part)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5231In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 192English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5233
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5231
This Hadith gives another report that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم forbade Al-Qaza, meaning shaving part of the head and leaving part. The repeated wording is useful for readers because it removes confusion about the basic message. The Hadith does not speak about hair length in general, nor does it ban caring for hair. It mentions one specific pattern. A good explanation of Al-Qaza should therefore stay measured: avoid partial shaving that matches the described act. For anyone searching for haircut manners in Islam, this narration shows that even appearance can have limits set by the Sunnah. It keeps the matter clear for everyday readers.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith gives a specific prohibition related to hair grooming.
- It does not forbid all hair care or all haircuts, only the named form in the text.
- A Muslim benefits from keeping appearance within Prophetic guidance.
