Authenticity of Blessed Hair of The Prophet ﷺ

Question: Is it necessary to have an authentic chain of transmission (Sanad) for a strand of the Blessed Hair of the Holy Prophet ﷺ?

Question posed by: Muhammad Zahid Shaikh Durban

Answer: It is sufficient that the Blessed Hair is widely recognized as being attributed to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is not a condition that it must be supported by a documented chain of transmission or conclusive proof.

In Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef it is stated:

For the sacred relics and blessed Aathaar of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, there is no requirement for a chain of transmission. Rather, any item that is well-known by the noble name of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, showing reverence towards it is among the symbols of Deen.

In Shifa Shareef, Mawaahibul-Ladunniyyah, and Madaarij Shareef, it is mentioned:

"Among the aspects of honoring the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is to honor everything associated with him ﷺ whatever he ﷺ touched, and whatever became renowned through his ﷺ blessed name."

(Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef, Volume 21, Page 415, Raza Foundation, Lahore)

And Allah Almighty knows best

Answered By:

Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi Founder & Principal of Darul Uloom Ala-Hazrat, Imam of Masjid e Khalid, unit 9 Chatsworth.