Sahih al-Bukhari #5700

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَزْرَةُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ثُمَامَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّهُ كَانَ لاَ يَرُدُّ الطِّيبَ، وَزَعَمَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ لاَ يَرُدُّ الطِّيبَ‏.‏
Anas never used to refuse (a gift of) scent and used to say that the Prophet (ﷺ) never used to refuse (a gift of) scent.
Narrated by Narrated Thumama bin `Abdullah;:

Context

In this narration by Thumama bin `Abdullah, it is reported that Anas did not refuse a gift of scent, stating that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) also did not refuse such gifts. This reflects the Prophet's appreciation for pleasant fragrances and the cultural significance of scent in social interactions, promoting generosity and kindness.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in the way people exchange gifts and compliments, especially in social gatherings. It encourages a culture of appreciation and generosity, fostering goodwill among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the positive attitude towards receiving gifts, particularly those related to personal adornment.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5700 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Thumama bin `Abdullah;:.

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