Sunan Abu Dawud #4173

Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul)
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، وَهَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، - الْمَعْنَى - أَنَّ أَبَا عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْمُقْرِئَ، حَدَّثَهُمْ عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ طِيبٌ فَلاَ يَرُدَّهُ فَإِنَّهُ طَيِّبُ الرِّيحِ خَفِيفُ الْمَحْمَلِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
If anyone is presented some perfume, he should not return it, for it is a thing of good fragrance and light to bear.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against rejecting perfume when offered, highlighting its pleasant nature. This teaching reflects the importance of appreciating beauty and good fragrance in life. The hadith encourages individuals to embrace and enjoy the blessings that come their way.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds us to appreciate the small joys in life, such as pleasant scents and experiences. By accepting and enjoying these blessings, we cultivate gratitude and positivity in our daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the appreciation of good fragrance and the blessings associated with it.

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This hadith is #4173 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:.

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