Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fragrance for men is that which the scent is apparent and colour is hidden and fragrance for women is that which its colour is visible and its scent is hidden.”

Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2787.

This Hadith applies to women when they intend on leaving the home. A good fragrance will attract unnecessary attention from strange men and could lead to fitnah. Therefore, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) issued stern warnings against such a practice.

‘Fragrance’ in this Hadith [for women] has been used metaphorically.

The commentators explain that this would refer to Saffron [probably mixed with some water] or henna as these have colour but no smell. Thus, women are permitted to apply these and leave the home [as these would not attract attention from strange men if a woman is properly concealed]. Applying fragrance with a good smell is reserved exclusively for when she is with her husband.

malcom1X:
So I should close my nose anytime I perceive perfume from a Muslim woman because it's not meant for me?

This OP you need to start reading the bible because I noticed Islam has nothing to preach on.

Read the bible, get topics from there, then use it as an Islamic teaching.


It will help you upgrade.
I dont remember anytime I used a perfume or deodorant because I wanted to impress anyone.

AntiChristian:


See them Christian spreading their skill in ignorance and arrogance!

And what's to be preached in the Bible?

God sent himself to come die, abeg, close your soak away cos it stinks!