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The Importance of Oud (Agarwood) and Musk

Kasturi (Musk)

The most honored fragrance — mentioned in the Quran and Hadith.

• Main fragrance: The Prophet ﷺ said that musk is the best perfume.

• Fragrance of paradise: The Quran mentions the scent of musk as a heavenly delight (QS. Al-Muthaffifin: 26).

• Spiritual purification: Recommended for purity, for example, after a ritual bath for women.

• Traditional therapy: Used in prophetic medicine to soothe the soul and strengthen the body.

Hadith: “The best perfume is misk (musk).” (HR. Muslim).

This article discusses the virtues of Oud (Agarwood) and Musk as sunnah fragrances mentioned in hadith and the Quran, along with their benefits in prophetic medicine, purification, and spiritual therapy.

Agarwood (Gaharu)

A fragrant wood, often burned as incense, valued for its spiritual and therapeutic properties.

• Mentioned in hadith: Agarwood is considered one of the best fragrances according to the Prophet ﷺ.

• Heavenly fragrance: Its aroma calms the soul and is associated with eternal tranquility.

• Purification: Burning agarwood is believed to cleanse the space, calm the heart, and dispel negative energy.

• Therapy: Used in traditional medicine for relaxation and aromatherapy.

• Agarwood or gaharu is considered a type of masculine fragrance — its aroma is strong and long-lasting. Companions used to burn agarwood (oud al-hindi) as a scent for clothing, homes, and mosques. The Prophet ﷺ also used bukhur (burning agarwood) to fragrance the places of worship.

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