FRAGRANCE- SUNNAH OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.W)

Of course, the good smell is better than a bad smell.  In fact, it traverses nature to the realm of spirit and fills it with strength and power.
The energy of good perfume transforms into the body’s internal organs and manifests itself in a healthy, joyful individual.
The human soul or spirit is its center of energy, and it is strengthened by pleasant smells. So, if you spray on a nice flavor or light up some incense or smell the flavor of a coffee or a well-cooked meal, you have a splash of Happiness creeps into your core and uplifts and re-energizes your spirit.

He loved aromatic stuff and fragrance and he used them and suggested their use for others. Allah's Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). On waking up he would relieve himself, perform Wudhu, and apply fragrance to his clothing. If the fragrance was presented to him, he would never refuse it. He also used fragrance at night, particularly for Jumu'ah prayers on Fridays.

 The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)has emphasized his love of good perfume in hadiths.

"Allah is Pleasant, and enjoys pleasant stuff, clean, and enjoys cleanliness, generous, and kindness ...”

Syeduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that “The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Wouldn't refuse fragrance.” [Bukhari and Tirmidhi]

Abu-Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the nabi of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Anyone offered rayhan (basil perfume) should not decline it. It is light in weight and fragrant in scent.” [Muslim].

Spend a third on 'Itr

Spend a third on 'Itr

' Umar (may Allah please him) like to say this,

 'Those who spend a third of their riches on ' Itr ' are not extravagant.'

Do not refuse 'Itr

Thumaamah bin 'Abd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that,

 ' Anas bin Malik (may Allah please him) did not refuse perfume, saying that Allah's Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) never refused (the acceptance of) perfume.'

Fragrance form Paradise 

Abu-Uthman states from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'Anyone offering Raihaan (name of a perfume) will not dismiss it as it comes from Jannah (paradise).'

Ibn ' Umar (may Allah please him) tells,
                                                      

'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Three things should not be refused: a pillow, fragrance ('Itr-oil), or milk.'' 


Usually, these three products are inexpensive and simple to offer as a present. The scholars say that if someone gives you these three items then do not refuse them as it could break the heart of the person giving it. Allah's Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) did not like breaking the heart or emotions of anybody

Use 'Itr without Alcohol

We should also use 'Itr to follow the sweet Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). Starting today, let's stop using other materials that can be very costly and contain alcohol. Make it a regular habit when you go to Jumu'ah prayer to rub scent on Fridays too.

Imam Shafi'i (may the mercy of Allah be upon him) says four things make the body powerful; eat meat, use scent, take a bath, and put on linen clothes.

Women & perfume

Abu Musa (may Allah please him) told Allah's Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace),

'An eye that looks at an unknown man or woman (with bad intentions) commits adultery and a woman who perfumes and then goes through a meeting of males is no better than that'.

Allahu Akbar! If a female applies any fragrance and a guy can smell it, it will attract him to adultery, so it is unlawful for females to apply any kind of perfume. However, if you only apply in your home to please your spouse, that is encouraged.

Manners of 'Itr

1. To apply 'Itr on the hair and beard is Sunnah.
2. Applying ' Itr at night and before prayers for Jumu'ah is a Sunna.
3. One should not refuse 'Itr when offered.
4. To use 'Itr of Raihan and 'Ud is Sunnah.
5. Women should not use 'Itr or any perfumes but apply Henna.
6. A fragrance containing illegitimate ingredients or alcohol should not be used.
7. It is a Sunnah to burn ' Ud and Camphor.