What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 994 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals)), narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated that:, states: "The Prophet was asked about musk and he said: "It is the best of your perfumes.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 994 in the Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals).

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #994

The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ خُلَيْدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سُئِلَ عَنِ الْمِسْكِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هُوَ أَطْيَبُ طِيبِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَالْعَمَلُ عَلَى هَذَا عِنْدَ بَعْضِ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ وَهُوَ قَوْلُ أَحْمَدَ وَإِسْحَاقَ وَقَدْ كَرِهَ بَعْضُ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ الْمِسْكَ لِلْمَيِّتِ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ الْمُسْتَمِرُّ بْنُ الرَّيَّانِ أَيْضًا عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ قَالَ عَلِيٌّ قَالَ يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الْمُسْتَمِرُّ بْنُ الرَّيَّانِ ثِقَةٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ يَحْيَى خُلَيْدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ ثِقَةٌ ‏.‏

The Prophet was asked about musk and he said: "It is the best of your perfumes."

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is asked about musk, a highly valued perfume in Arabian culture. He affirms its status as the best of perfumes, highlighting its significance in adornment and personal care. This statement reflects the cultural appreciation for fragrance and its role in enhancing one's presence.

Modern Application

Today, the use of perfumes and scents remains a popular practice, often associated with personal identity and social interactions. Many people choose fragrances that resonate with their personality, making musk a timeless choice in the world of perfumes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it emphasizes the value of musk as a preferred fragrance, illustrating the importance of personal grooming in Islamic culture.

Adornment Guidelines