Fragrance

23 Muharram 144510 August 2023

A Woman Should Apply Fragrance Exclusively for Her Husband

QuestionWhat is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of 'Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed a scent emanating from the head of a woman and remarked, "Who is the companion of this fragrance?" If I…

29 Dhul Hijjah 144329 July 2022

Clarification Regarding the Hadith on the Fragrance for Women

QuestionIn some Hadiths, it is mentioned that women's fragrances can have colour but little or no smell. What type of fragrance is this and what is the point of applying a fragrance if it does not have a fragrance?

7 Muharram 144316 August 2021

An incident regarding Abu Bakr Al Miski

QuestionI would like to know if this incident is true? It is reported that Abu Bakr al-Miski was once asked: "We always find a good scent emanating from you, why or how?" He replied: "By Allah, for years I have not used any perfume, but the reason for the good…

14 Dhul Qa'dah 143927 July 2018

Having a Bath, Applying Fragrance and Using the Miswak on Friday

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "This day [Friday] is a day of Eid, Allah Ta'ala has made it such for the Muslims. So have a bath, whoever has fragrance should apply it, and use the miswak."

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

The Emphasis of Using Fragrance on Friday

QuestionIn the following narration regarding using fragrance on Friday, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ولو من طيب المرأة Is this imitating women?