Riyad as-Salihin, 1640
'Abdullah bin Ja'far (May Allah be pleased with them) said:
The Prophet (ﷺ) gave respite for three days to the family of Ja'far (after his martydom). Then he came and said, "Don't weep for my brother after this day." He said, "Bring all of my nephews to me." We were accordingly brought as if we were chickens. Then he said, "Call for me a barber." He directed him to shave our heads which he did. <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
وعن عبد الله بن جعفر رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أمهل آل جعفر رضي الله عنه ثلاثًا، ثم أتاهم فقال: "لا تبكوا على أخي بعد اليوم". ثم قال: "ادعوا لي بني أخي" فجيء بنا كأننا أفرخ فقال: "ادعوا لي الحلاق" فأمره، فحلق رءوسنا". رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح على شرط البخاري ومسلم.
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- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 130
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Shaving the head symbolizes removing temporary grief and anticipating joy.<br>
2) It is impermissible to weep over a dead person for more than three nights.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) shaved their heads because their mother was overwhelmed by the calamity (of losing her husband) and did not comb or wash their heads. Therefore, the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) mended their state. This is of his mercy to his family and relatives (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).