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Does the presence of lice in the Prophet's hair, as narrated by Umm Haram, contradict his being the best of Allah's creation?

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The hadith of Umm Haram does not contain anything explicitly stating an issue with lice, and there is a difference of opinion regarding the presence of lice in the hair of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. It is mentioned in a weak hadith that prophets may be afflicted with lice. If lice were indeed found in him, peace and blessings be upon him, this would not be considered a defect, because he was a human being subject to what afflicts humans, and it would not detract from his prophethood.

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