It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that Sayyiduna Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) informed him that he saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) cut his hair with a broad blade. Mujahid and Ata say: We said to Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him): This report has only reached us from Sayyiduna Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him). He replied: Sayyiduna Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) is not to be suspected regarding the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) (i.e., he is truthful in conveying this report).
Hadith Takhrij«انظر الحديث السابق ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 16988»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The incident of Sayyiduna Muawiyah radi Allahu anhu cutting the hair of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam pertains to the ‘Umrah of Ji‘irrana; its details have already been mentioned in Hadith number (4200). On the occasion of the Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat al-Wada‘), the Noble Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, after pelting the Jamrah ‘Aqabah, performed the sacrifices and then had his head shaved.