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Sunan Ibn Majah 3621 (Book 32, Hadith 72) #32975
Differentiating from Non-Muslims through Hair Dyeing

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ advised Muslims to differ from Jews and Christians by not dyeing their hair.

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah attributed to the Prophet : "The Jews and the Christians do not dye (their hair), so differ from them".
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، سَمِعَ أَبَا سَلَمَةَ، وَسُلَيْمَانَ بْنَ يَسَارٍ، يُخْبِرَانِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، يَبْلُغُ بِهِ النَّبِيَّ ـ ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْيَهُودَ وَالنَّصَارَى لاَ يَصْبُغُونَ فَخَالِفُوهُمْ

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dyeing  *  jews  *  christians  *  differ  *  nonmuslims

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow Islamic teachings and maintain a distinct identity within Muslim community .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is attributed to the Prophet Muhammad and it advises Muslims to differ from Jews and Christians by not dyeing their hair. It is believed that the Prophet Muhammad wanted his followers to be distinct in appearance so that they could be easily identified as Muslims. This hadith also serves as a reminder for Muslims to stay away from practices of non-Muslims which are considered haram or forbidden in Islam. Additionally, this hadith encourages unity among believers by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a distinct identity within the Muslim community.

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