Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 39
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL VALUES 39 9. The Holy Prpphet (peace be on him) forbade the plucking away of grey hair. He said: It is the light of a Muslim's countenance. 10. In the latter days there will be people who will have regard only for appearance and will be averse to inner improvement. He was asked: Why would that be? He answered: Because of the desire to please some and out of fear of others. 11. Ibn Hajar says: I appeared before the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) and my hair was hanging over my shoulders. When he saw me he said: It is displeasing. I turned back and had my hair cut and went to him the next day. He said: I had not meant to find fault with thee needlessly; but this is much better. * * *