Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 257 – Volume 5, Book 58

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Volume 5, Book 58, Number 257:
Narrated Anas:
(the servant of the Prophet) When the Prophet arrived (at Medina), there was not a single com –
panion of the Prophet who had grey and black hair except Abu Bakr, and he dyed his hair with
Henna' and Katam (i.e. plants used for dying hair). Through another group of narrators, Anas bin
Malik said,. "When the Prophet arrived at Medina, the eldest amongst his companions was Abu Bakr.
He dyed his hair with Hinna and Katam till it became of dark red color.