"When Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shaved his head during Hajj, who was the very first companion to collect his blessed hair?" What happened to the hair of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when he shaved his head after completing the rituals of Hajj?
In Sahih al-Bukhari 171, Anas bin Malik (RA) narrates that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had his head shaved, Abu Talha (RA) was the very first person to receive and collect some of his blessed hair.
Key Takeaways:
Honor of Abu Talha (RA): Abu Talha (RA) was specially favored by the Prophet (ﷺ) to receive and distribute his blessed hair among the companions.
Preservation of Prophetic Relics: The companions actively preserved every relic of the Prophet (ﷺ), passing them down through generations as cherished treasures.
Sunnah of Halq: Shaving the head after Hajj is a primary Sunnah, and doing so with devotion carries great spiritual rewards.
Reference:
Sahih al-Bukhari 171
In-book reference: Book 4, Hadith 37 (Kitab al-Wudu)
