Hi all readers! Are you looking for an explanation about sunnah way of cutting nails? If your answer is "Yes", congratulations! Now you are reading the right article. Why? Because that's what I will explain in this article. As Muslims, we must understand that. That's why I wrote this article. So, you must read it to the end!
Specifically, there are several important things about sunnah way of cutting nails which I will explain in this article. Some of the important things I mean are as follows:
What Does Islam Say About Cutting Nails?
The first important thing about sunnah way of cutting nails that I will explain now is "what does Islam say about cutting nails?". I want you to understand that first before you read more explanations in this article because that is the basic thing or basic question in this discussion that must be well understood.
If we read some Islamic literature about cutting nails, we will find an explanation that cutting nails is one of human nature (fitrah). The point is that it is a normal thing that humans do to maintain a beautiful appearance, health, comfort, and so on. We can find this explanation in several hadiths about cutting nails which I will explain in the next few paragraphs.
So, if you ask me, "what does Islam say about cutting nails?", the answer is cutting nails is one of human nature (fitrah).
That is a brief explanation of "what does Islam say about cutting nails?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
Is It a sin to Have Long Nails?
The second important thing about sunnah way of cutting nails that I will explain now is "is it a sin to have long nails?". I want you to understand that now because it is an important question about cutting nails in Islam that must be well understood.
Before I explain the answer to that question (is it a sin to have long nails), I will quote the words of Imam an-Nawawi, an Islamic law expert, about the opinion of Islamic law experts regarding cutting nails in Islam.
قَالَ النَّوَوِيُّ : وَأَمَّا تَقْلِيْمُ الْأَظْفَارِ ، فَمُجْمَعٌ عَلَى أَنَّهُ سُنَّةٌ ، وَسَوَاءٌ فِيْهِ الرَّجُلُ وَالْمَرْأَةُ ، وَالْيَدَانِ وَالرِّجْلَانِ
An-Nawawi said, "As for cutting nails, the opinion of the majority of Islamic jurists says that it is a sunnah (recommendation), be it for a man or a woman, two hands or two feet."
Readers all! If we understand the words of Imam an-Nawawi above, we can conclude that cutting nails is a sunnah in Islam. Sunnah is something that is recommended. If we do that, we will be rewarded. But if we don't do that, we won't sin.
Now, if you ask me, “is it a sin to have long nails?”, the answer is “No. Having long nails is not a sin. But if we cut our nails, it's better for us."
That's a brief explanation of "is it a sin to have long nails?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
Hadith About Cutting Nails
The third important thing about sunnah way of cutting nails that I will explain now is hadith about cutting nails. I want you to understand that now because that is the important thing about this subject that has to be well understood.
There are many hadiths about cutting nails. Of course, I'm not going to explain it all now. In this article, I will only explain three hadiths.
The three hadiths about cutting nails are as follows:
عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ : الفِطْرَةُ خَمْسٌ: الخِتَانُ ، وَالْإِسْتِحْدَادُ ، وَقَصُّ الشَّارِبِ ، وَتَقْلِيْمُ الْأَظْفَارِ ، وَنَتْفُ الآبَاطِ
From Abu Hurairah radliyallahu anhu, from the Prophet (Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam, that he (Prophet Muhammad) said, "There are five human nature (fitrah): circumcision, shaving the hair in the private parts, cutting the mustache, cutting the nails and plucking the armpit hair."
عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا أَنَّ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : مِنَ الْفِطْرَةِ حَلْقُ العَانَةِ ، وَتَقْلِيْمُ الأَظْفَارِ ، وَقَصِّ الشَّارِبِ
From Ibn Umar radliyallahu anhuma, that the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Part of human nature (fitrah) is plucking armpit hair, cutting nails, and cutting mustaches."
عَنِ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : عَشْرٌ مِنَ الْفِطْرَةِ : قَصُّ الشَّارِبِ ، وَإِعْفَاءُ اللِّحْيَةِ ، وَالسِّوَاكُ ، وَاسْتِنْشَاقُ الْمَاءِ ، وَقَصُّ الْأَظْفَارِ ، وَغَسْلُ الْبَرَاجِمِ ، وَنَتْفُ الْإِبْطِ ، وَحَلْقُ العَانَةِ ، وِانْتِقَاصُ الْمَاءِ
From Aisha radliyallahu anha, she said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "There are ten things that are part of human nature: cutting mustaches, maintaining beards, wearing a face, cleaning the nose with water, cutting nails, washing the back of the fingers, plucking the armpit hair, shaving the pubic hair, washing with water.”
That is a brief explanation of hadith about cutting nails. As Muslims, we must understand that.
Sunnah Way of Cutting Nails Hadith
The fourth important thing about sunnah way of cutting nails that I will explain now is sunnah way of cutting nails hadith. I want you to understand that now because that is the important thing about this subject that has to be well understood.
If we read some Islamic literature, we will not find valid hadiths that explain how to cut nails. The point is that there is no valid hadith which explains that cutting nails should start from this finger and then that finger. There is no!
It's true, there is one hadith explaining how to cut nails. But the hadith is not a valid hadith. The hadith I mean is as follows:
عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إذَا أَنْتِ قَلَّمْتِ أَظْفَارَكِ فَابْدَئِي بِالْخِنْصَرِ ، ثُمَّ الْوُسْطَى ، ثُمَّ الْإِبْهَامِ ، ثُمَّ الْبِنْصِرِ ، ثُمَّ السَّبَّابَةِ فَإِنَّ ذَلِكَ يُورِثُ الْغِنَى
From Aisha radliyallahu anha, she said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "When you cut your nails, start by cutting the nails of your little finger, middle finger, thumb, ring finger, and index finger because it can make you rich."
I want to say once again, the hadith above is not a valid hadith about how to cut nails.
That is a brief explanation of sunnah way of cutting nails hadith. As Muslims, we must understand that.
Sunnah Method of Cutting Nails
The fifth important thing about the sunnah way of cutting nails that I will explain now is sunnah method of cutting nails. I want you to understand that now so that you have a good understanding of nail cutting in Islam after reading this article.
Before I explain sunnah method of cutting nails, I want you to understand the sentences below:
جَزَمَ النَّوَوِيُّ فِي شَرْحِ مُسْلِمٍ بِأَنَّهُ يُسْتَحَبُّ الْبَدْاَءةُ بِمُسَبِّحَةِ الْيُمْنَي ثُمَّ بِالْوُسْطَى ثُمَّ الْبِنْصِرِ ثُمَّ الْخِنْصِرِ ثُمَّ الْإِبْهَامِ وَفِي الْيُسْرَى بِالْبَدْاَءةِ بِخِنْصِرِهَا ثُمَّ بِالْبِنْصِرِ إِلَى الْإِبْهَامِ وَيُبْدَأُ فِي الرِّجْلَيْنِ بِخِنْصِرِ الْيُمْنَى إِلَى الْإِبْهَامِ وَفِي الْيُسْرَى بِإِبْهَامِهَا إِلَى الْخِنْصِرِ
An-Nawawi emphasized in "Syarh Muslim" that it is recommended to start cutting the nails of the right hand's index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger, and thumb. For the fingers of the left hand starting from the little finger, ring finger, to the thumb. For the feet starting from the right little toe to the big toe, and the left foot starting from the big toe to the little toe.
Readers all! That is an explanation of sunnah method of cutting nails. I hope you understand it. But one important thing I want to say about it is that the method of cutting nails is the opinion of Imam an-Nawawi. There is no valid hadith that explains this as I have said before.
That is a brief explanation of sunnah method of cutting nails. As Muslims, we must understand that.
Sunnah Days to Cut Nails
The sixth important thing about sunnah way of cutting nails that I will explain now is sunnah days to cut nails. I want you to understand that at the end of this discussion so that you have a good understanding of the best day to cut nails in Islam after reading this article.
Before I explain more about sunnah days to cut nails, I will quote the words of Imam Sulaiman al-Jamal in the book "Hasyiyatul Jamal" about this. Note the explanation below:
وَيُسَنُّ غَسْلُ رُءُوسِ الْأَصَابِعِ بَعْدَ قَصِّ الْأَظْفَارِ لِمَا قِيلَ إنَّ الْحَكَّ بِهِ قَبْلَ الْغُسْلِ يُورِثُ الْبَرَصَ وَالْأَوْلَى فِي قَصِّهَا أَنْ يَكُونَ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ أَوْ الْخَمِيسِ أَوْ الِاثْنَيْنِ
It is customary to wash the fingertips after cutting the nails because some say that scratching before washing will cause leprosy. The main thing is to cut nails done on Friday, Thursday or Monday.”
Readers all! If we understand the explanation above, we can conclude that Muslims are encouraged to cut their nails on Friday, Thursday or Monday. That is the opinion of Islamic law experts regarding the sunnah days to cut nails.
That is a brief explanation of sunnah days to cut nails. As Muslims, we must understand that.
Readers all! That's a brief explanation of sunnah way of cutting nails and some important things about it. Do you understand? If you have questions, feel free to ask!
I think that's enough for this article. May be useful. Amen.
See you again in the next article!
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