Riyad as-Salihin, 1787
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان لا يرد الطيب” ((رواه البخاري)).
English translation
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) never refused a gift of perfume. <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 277
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended and part of the Prophet’s Sunnah to accept a gift of perfume, unless a person gets annoyed by its smell.<br>
2) A person should smell good, in accordance with the Prophet’s guidance.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
A good smell pleases the soul. Angels like good smells, while devils turn away from them. It is well known that mental strength increases by perfumes and pleasant scents. Indeed, the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him), who came with the perfect guidance, urged people to apply perfume. What an excellent Shariah!