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Arabic text
عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه: أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ كَانَ لَا يَرُدُّ الطِّيبَ.
Translation
Anas ibn Mālik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would not refuse a gift of perfume.
Explanation
It was a habit of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) to not refuse a gift of perfume and would accept it, as it is light in weight and has a pleasant smell.
Benefits
- It is recommended to accept the gift of perfume, as it is light in weight and does not incur reminders of generosity from the giver.
- The Prophet’s acceptance of perfume gifts indicates his perfect and good manners.
- We are encouraged to apply perfumes.
Explanation: العربية
كان مِن هَديِ النبيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه لا يَرُدُّ الطِّيْبَ ويَقْبَلَه؛ لأنه خفيفُ المَحمل وطَيِّبُ الرَّائحة.
- استحباب قبول عَطِيَّةِ الطِّيْبِ؛ لأنه لا مُؤْنَة لحملِه ولا مِنَّةَ في قبوله.
- كمال وحسن خلق النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في عدم رد الطيب، وقبول هدية من يهدي إليه.
- الترغيب في استعمال الطيب.