Itr (fragrances) used by Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)

Q: Please list the most favorite fragrance of Hazrat Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)

A: The following itrs are among the itrs which Rasulullah (Sallalahu Alaihi Wasallam) would apply:

    1. Ood
    2. Musk
    3. Ambar (Sunan an-Nasaai 2/281)
    4. A blend and mixture of a few fragrances which was called Dharirah. This blend of perfume used to be brought from India. (Sahih Bukhari #5930, Fath al-Baari 10/371 and Sharah al-Nawawi Ala Muslim 8/100)

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)