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WISDOM AND SOUND ADVICE FROM THE TORAH

Wearing good smell:

The Messenger of God (may God bless him and grant him
peace) had a box containing musk. He would take this and
anoint himself with it after every ritual purification. This
delightful scent would spread all around whenever he left his
house. 17

When the Messenger of God (may God bless him and grant
him peace) was given scent he would rub it on himself. "It
smells good and is easy to carry," he would say. If he had an
excuse not to, he would have made to with touching it with
the tip of his finger. 18

The Prophet's (may God bless him and grant him peace)
grandson, the blessed Hasan, stated his views regarding his
pleasant smell: "The Prophet commanded us to wear the best
clothes we could find and the most pleasant scents we could
find." 19

His body was clean and he smelt very pleasant. Whether or
not he had used scent, his skin smelt more pleasant than the
finest perfume. When anyone had close contact with him
(shaking hands or enjoying his conversation, friendship and

affection), he would perceive that lovely smell all day, and if
he touched the head of a child with his blessed hand, that
child would be distinguished among the other children. 20

Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed,
put on lotions and changed his clothes... (2 Samuel, 12:20)

Wash and perfume yourself, and put on your best clothes.
Then go down to the threshing floor... (Ruth, 3:3)

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