Yes, historical accounts and hadith suggest that Muhammad had long hair. Reports indicate his hair reached his earlobes and even longer at times, prompting him to braid it into four braids.
Evidence from Hadith and Historical Accounts:
- Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari: These highly regarded collections of hadith describe Muhammad's hair as reaching his shoulders and earlobes. Sahih Bukhari also cites the example of Jesus (Isa) having long hair, further supporting the idea that long hair was not uncommon among prophets.
- Multiple Hadith References: Numerous other sources corroborate the accounts of Muhammad having long hair, sometimes requiring braiding to manage its length. [Numerous references are provided including the Quora, Reddit, and IslamQA links.] These accounts detail his hair length and how he styled it.
Cultural Context:
It is important to note that during Muhammad's time, men commonly wore their hair longer than is typical in many cultures today. This cultural context is often overlooked when discussing this aspect of his appearance.
Modern Interpretations and Practices:
While some modern Muslims may interpret certain religious texts differently regarding hair length, the historical consensus clearly indicates that Muhammad himself had long hair. The interpretation and practice vary among individuals and communities.
[Note: The provided links consistently support the claim that Muhammad had long hair. Discrepancies arise primarily from varying modern interpretations and cultural practices rather than contradicting historical accounts.]
