Fatwa ID: 07769

 

 

Written by Aalimah Saleha Bukhari Islam

 

 

Question:

 

Asalamualaikum,

 

Hope all are doing well

I would like to know the different types of Sunnah Utoor.

 

I need as much detail and references as possible, if there is a mixture of a few different types, please mention the name of the mix as well as what is inside the mix and if possible each scent to be described.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

 

 

Answer:

 

 

Wa alaikum as salām wa rahmatullāhi wa barakātuh,

 

 

Prophet Muhammad greatly appreciated fine scents, and the use of perfume is encouraged within Islamic teachings:

 

Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, said, “Verily, Allah has made this day of Friday a celebration for the Muslims. Whoever comes to the Friday prayer, let him bathe himself, apply perfume if he has it, and use the tooth stick.”

[Sunan Ibn Mājah 1098]

 

 

Thus, in Islamic tradition, the use of ittar (also known as attar or perfume oils derived from natural sources) is highly regarded, especially because scents were highly regarded by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Some commonly recognised fragrances based on prophetic narrations are:

 

Musk (Misk) – According to our Prophet Muhammad, musk is one of the best perfumes available.

 

Ambergris (‘Anbar) – Though modern usage differs due to preservation concerns, ambergris was traditionally appreciated for its distinctive fragrance.

 

On the authority of Muhammad ibn Ali (ra), who said: “I asked Aishah (ra): Did the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, use perfume? She said: ‘Yes, the perfumes used by men: Musk and ambergris.’

 

Rose (Ward) – Extracted from roses, is a popular scent and often associated with spiritual practices in Islam.

 

Oud (Agarwood) – Oud is highly valued in Islamic cultures for its rich and unique smell. It’s derived from the resinous wood of the agarwood tree.

 

Saffron (Za’faran) – Occasionally used in perfumery, though more commonly recognised as a spice, has been noted for its fragrance and can be used in the traditional sense.

 

Sandalwood (Sandal) – Known for its soft, warm, and woody scent, has been used in Islamic traditions for centuries.

 

 

These scents are admired for their purity and are believed to be some of the fragrances that were used by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, making them greatly appreciated in Islamic culture. Followers of the Sunnah often use scents among these for personal and religious ceremonials to follow Sunnah practices.

 

You may also look to the production of traditional fragrances by Muslim businesses. Sunnah Musk is currently a popular provider of sunnah fragrances.  

 

 

Only Allah knows best.

Written by Mawlana Abdurrahman Mohammad

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

Darul Ifta Birmingham

 

 

References

 

 

 عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِنَّ هَذَا يَوْمُ عِيدٍ جَعَلَهُ اللَّهُ لِلْمُسْلِمِينَ فَمَنْ جَاءَ إِلَى الْجُمُعَةِ فَلْيَغْتَسِلْ وَإِنْ كَانَ

طِيبٌ فَلْيَمَسَّ مِنْهُ وَعَلَيْكُمْ بِالسِّوَاكِ

 

1098 سنن ابن ماجه كتاب إقامة الصلاة والسنة فيها باب ما جاء في الزينة يوم الجمعة

 

 

  ٥١١٩ – أَخْبَرَنَا ‌عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَلَّامٍ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا ‌شَبَابَةُ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا ‌شُعْبَةُ ، عَنْ ‌خُلَيْدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ ، عَنْ ‌أَبِي نَضْرَةَ ، عَنْ ‌أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «إِنَّ امْرَأَةً مِنْ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ اتَّخَذَتْ خَاتَمًا مِنْ ذَهَبٍ، وَحَشَتْهُ مِسْكًا. قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: هُوَ أَطْيَبُ الطِّيبِ».

ص151 – كتاب سنن النسائي ط المصرية – أطيب الطيب – المكتبة الشاملة

 

  أَكَانَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَتَطَيَّبُ؟ قَالَتْ: نَعَمْ، بِذِكَارَةِ الطِّيبِ؛ الْمِسْكِ، وَالْعَنْبَرِ».

ص150 – كتاب سنن النسائي ط المصرية – العنبر – المكتبة الشاملة

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