What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5694 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Dress), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "I used to perfume Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) with the best scent available till I saw the shine of the scent on his head and shine beard."

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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5694 in the Book of Dress.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5694

Dress

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أُطَيِّبُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِأَطْيَبِ مَا يَجِدُ، حَتَّى أَجِدَ وَبِيصَ الطِّيبِ فِي رَأْسِهِ وَلِحْيَتِهِ‏.‏

I used to perfume Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) with the best scent available till I saw the shine of the scent on his head and shine beard.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

In this hadith narrated by `Aisha, she describes how she would perfume the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) with the finest scents available. This act of adorning the Prophet (ﷺ) highlights the importance of cleanliness and fragrance in Islamic culture, as well as the affection and care shown by `Aisha towards him. The takeaway is the significance of presenting oneself well and the love expressed through such acts.

Modern Application

Today, the act of using perfume can symbolize care and respect for oneself and others. In social settings, wearing pleasant scents can enhance interactions and create a welcoming atmosphere. This practice can be seen as a way to honor oneself and those around us.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) appreciation for cleanliness and fragrance, reflecting the broader Islamic values of personal grooming.

Adornment Guidelines Modesty in Adornment