Hadith 294
The Book of the Prohibited actions
ENGLISH
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
Abu Quhafah, father of Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with them) was presented to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the day of the conquest of Makkah and his head and beard were snow white. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Change it (i.e., dye it and avoid black colour)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
ARABIC
عن جابر رضي الله عنه قال: أتي بأبي قحافة والد أبي بكر الصديق رضي الله عنهما يوم فتح مكة ورأسه ولحيته كالثغامة بياضًا، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
غيروا هذا واجتنبوا السواد
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 294
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of the Prohibited actions
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