10 August 2023
A woman should apply fragrance exclusively for her husband
Question What 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…
29 July 2022
Clarification regarding the Hadith on the fragrance for women
Question In 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…
14 September 2021
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) loved his wives and fragrance
Question The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "In this world, women and perfume have been made dear to me, and my comfort has been provided in prayer." Please provide the…
16 August 2021
An incident regarding Abu Bakr Al Miski
Question I 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…
13 December 2019
The Hadith prohibiting women from using fragrance when going for Salah
Question Could you verify this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to us: "If one of you attends the Masjid, let her not put on perfume."
8 August 2018
Applying the best fragrance available before entering the state of Ihram
Question Is this narration reliable? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reported: "I applied the best available perfume I could find to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) before he entered…
27 July 2018
Having a bath, applying fragrance and using the miswak on Friday
Question What 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…
28 June 2018
The emphasis of using fragrance on Friday
Question In the following narration regarding using fragrance on Friday, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ولو من طيب المرأة Is this imitating women?