48/60. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5237 — Care for Thick Hair
Calming Down One's Hair
Hadith About Taking Care of Hair: Abu Qatadah’s Long Hair
Sunan an-Nasai : 5237
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5237
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ مُقَدَّمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ كَانَتْ لَهُ جُمَّةٌ ضَخْمَةٌ فَسَأَلَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَمَرَهُ أَنْ يُحْسِنَ إِلَيْهَا وَأَنْ يَتَرَجَّلَ كُلَّ يَوْمٍ .
It was narrated that Abu Qatadah said: That he had long thick hair. "He asked the Prophet (about it) and he told him to take care of it and comb it every day."
[1] In Sunan Al-Kubra , after the narration before this one, the author indicated its weakness as well. In No. 2252 of Silsilat Al-Ahādīth, As-Ṣaḥīḥah , Shaikh Al-Albānī graded the version Sahih that says: “If you grow hair, then honor it” without mentioning of combing every day.Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5237In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 198English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5239
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5237
This Hadith about taking care of hair mentions Abu Qatadah, who had long thick hair. He asked the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم about it, and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم told him to take care of it and comb it every day. The narration gives a specific answer to a specific person with thick hair. It teaches that having long hair comes with responsibility. A person should not leave it neglected. At the same time, the explanation should not ignore that this text is about Abu Qatadah’s case. For readers searching for comb hair every day hadith, this narration shows that care and regular grooming can be part of proper appearance.
What we learn from this hadith
- Long or thick hair should be cared for, not neglected.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم gave Abu Qatadah direct advice suited to his hair.
- Combing is mentioned here as part of caring for that long thick hair.
