The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and
grant him peace) would take care of his personal appearance. He would apply
oil to his hair and beard and comb it too.
Look after your hair
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'The Messenger of
Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Whosoever has
hair, look after it.' Meaning to wash the hair, to oil and comb it.
'Ata bin Yasaar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The
Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) came to the
Mosque. A person came whose hair and beard was unkempt. The Messenger of
Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) pointed at him in a manner
which made it clear that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and
grant him peace) was advising him to comb his hair. The person combed his
hair and came back. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant
him peace) said, 'Is this not better than that person whose hair is unkempt,
it is as if he is Shaytan.''
When to comb
'Abd-Allah bin Mughaffal (may Allah be pleased with him) states that the
Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) forbade us from
combing the hair everyday.
The scholars looking at all the hadith on combing have come to the
conclusion that one should look after their hair and not leave it unkempt
and not to comb it when there is not a necessity. Many when ever there is a
mirror or they can see their reflection start to comb their hair when there
is no need.
Grooming of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) used oil on
his blessed hair and blessed beard, he also used water on his blessed beard,
and then combed it. He combed his blessed hair on the head and sometimes
parted them in the middle. He also combed his blessed beard with an ivory
comb.
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'The Messenger of Allah
(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would apply plenty of oil in his
blessed hair and beard and at times comb the beard and tie a cloth on his
blessed head, the cloth would get covered in oil just like his blessed
hair.'
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah less him and grant him peace) would apply
a lot of oil and to save his blessed Amama, hat and other clothing from
getting stained with oil, he would wear a cloth on his blessed head. How
unique is it that his cloth would never get any dirt nor lice, Subhanallah!
Oil & water
Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) has related, 'The Messenger
of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would apply oil to his
head frequently and washed his beard with water.'
Non-Muslim & A Muslim's Devil
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) narrates that, 'Once
a Muslim's devil and a non Muslim's devil met together. The non-Muslim's
devil was very healthy, big and warmly wrapped up wearing nice clothes and
had oil on his head whilst the Muslim's devil was in a very bad state as he
was skinny and weak with no clothes.
The non-Muslim's devil asked 'Brother! Why are you in this state'' He
replied: 'I am with such a person who, when he eats he remembers Allah (The
Exalted) by reciting 'Bismillah'' that is why I have to stay hungry and do
not get any share out of his food. When he drinks water, he recites 'Bismillah''
so I have to stay thirsty. When putting oil on his head he recites 'Bismillah'',
my hair is in this situation, and when wearing his clothes he recites 'Bismillah''
too.'
The non Muslim's devil said: 'I am with such a person that whatever he does,
he never recites 'Bismillah'', this is why I am healthy and I get to eat
with him, drink with him and take part in all activities.'
We learn from this that if we want the blessing then every thing we do,
always say Bismillah. Regardless of whether you start an assignment, some
coursework, writing a letter, or even putting a key into the door. Make a
habit of this Sunnah and there will be blessings in everything you do, Insha-Allah!,
or else the Shaytan will takes part in what you do.
Comb of ivory
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) had a comb
made from elephant's teeth, he also used water on his blessed beard and then
combed it.
'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah
(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Keep on combing the hair,
as poverty will be taken away. He who combs the hair in the morning will
stay in peace till the evening.'
Save from calamities
Ubay bin Ka'ab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The Messenger
of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) stated that, 'Whosoever
combs their hair and beard at night will be saved from all calamities and
will live longer.'' Subhanallah!
Look after your hair
Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that I asked to the
Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'I have
hair should I continue to comb it'' The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless
him and grant him peace) said, 'Yes, and look after it.'
As the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) told him
this, he would at times oil his hair twice a day. Subhanallah!
Shaykh 'Abd Al-Haq Muhaddith-e-Dehelwi (may Allah's mercy be upon him)
writes that, 'To comb the beard after ablution will rid one of poverty.'
In another place the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant
him peace) also said, 'He who combs the eyebrows will be saved from
difficulties.'
'Abd Al-Rahman Safoori (may Allah be pleased with him) states that,
'Whosoever combs the hair on Sunday, Allah (The Exalted) will grant many
benefits, one who combs the hair on Monday will have his requirements
fulfilled. One who combs it on Tuesday is granted easiness. On Wednesday he
will be given gifts by Allah (The Exalted), On Thursday he will be given
blessings in his reward. On Friday he will be granted happiness and Saturday
Allah (The Exalted) keeps his heart clean from evil.' Subhanallah!
Imam Ghazali (may Allah's mercy be upon him) writes in Ihya ul-Uloom
that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)
would comb his blessed beard twice a day.'
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would
always start from the right side, even whilst combing his blessed hair.
Supplication for looking in the Mirror
When combing his hair he would look in the mirror and when he saw his
blessed face, he prayed the following supplication:
'Allahumma Anta Hassanta Khalqi Fahassin Khuluqi'.
O Allah! You have beautified my nature, beautify my character too.
The supplication is of course to teach his followers to ask Almighty
Allah to give us a good character, as the character of the Messenger of
Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) was unique and a shining
example for his followers to follow.
Manners of oil
1. When applying oil always pray 'Bismillah'' otherwise seventy devils will
assist in applying oil in your hair.
2. Whenever he wanted to grease his blessed hair, the Messenger of Allah
(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would take some oil in the palm of
his left hand.
3. Apply a little on the right eyebrow then the left. Then apply some to the
eyelashes first the right then left. Then pray 'Bismillah'' again and apply
to the rest of the head from the front right then front left working your
way back. In the same manner when applying oil to the beard, pray 'Bismillah''
again and then apply it.
4. When the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)
applied oil in his hair he started from the front right side then front left
and when applying oil to his beard he would apply it from the hair closest
to the neck and work his way up.
5. The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would keep seven
items besides his bed, bottle of oil; a comb; bottle of Surma; pair of
scissors; miswak; mirror; and a stick for itching.
O Allah (The Exalted)! Give us all the ability to look after our hair and
to oil and comb it following the Sunnah of Your beloved Messenger (may Allah
bless him and grant him peace), Ameen
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