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Bigotry:
The Dark Danger

Abu Qatadah (ra) once asked the Messenger of God
(pbuh): "I have long hair, should I comb it?" The Prophet
(pbuh) replied: "Yes, and look after your hair." Hence Abu
Qatadah used to sometimes apply oil twice a day (i.e.
apply oil and comb it) because of the order of the Prophet
(pbuh). (Imam Malik has narrated this Hadith Mishkaat p.

384)

Narrated AbuDharr: The Prophet (pbuh) said: "The best
things with which grey hair are changed are henna and
katam." (Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 33, Hadith 4193)

In the time of our Prophet (pbuh), instead of nail polish, there

are numerous accounts of women painting their nails with henna.
Our Prophet (pbuh) is also said to have encouraged his own wives to
do that.

Narrated Aisha: A woman made a sign from behind a cur-
tain to indicate that she had a letter for the Apostle of God
(pbuh). The Prophet (pbuh) closed his hand, saying: "I do
not know if this is a man's or a woman's hand." She said:
"No, a woman." He said: "If you were a woman, you

would make a difference to your nails, meaning with
henna." (Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 33, Hadith 4154)

Narrated Aisha (ra): When Hind, daughter of Utbah, said:
Prophet of God, accept my allegiance, he replied; "I shall
not accept your allegiance till you make a difference to the
palms of your hands…" (Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 33,
Hadith 4153)

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