Hajar Aswad Premium Oud Bakhoor

Bakhoor: Embrace Centuries of Tradition & Sacred Fragrance

Elevate your home and spirit with ZamZam SG's authentic bakhoor, handcrafted in Saudi Arabia.

This aromatic blend of woodchips, fragrant oils, and natural ingredients ignites a sensory experience deeply rooted in Islamic heritage.

• Immerse your senses in the rich, evocative scents of sandalwood, musk, and amber.
• Create a serene and spiritual ambiance, perfect for prayer, meditation, or simply unwinding after a long day.
• Connect with centuries of tradition, inviting blessings and warmth into your home.

Each burn of ZamZam SG's Bakhoor is a fragrant journey to tranquility and a celebration of cherished customs.

1. The Use of Incense and Perfume

• Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
  • "He who is offered Rayhan (a sweet-smelling flower or perfume) should not refuse it, because it is light in weight and pleasant in odor."
  • (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2253)

This Hadith emphasizes the importance of pleasant fragrances, which aligns with the use of Bakhoor as a means of spreading a pleasant scent.

2. Perfuming the Mosques

• Narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) commanded the building of mosques in residential areas and that they should be cleaned and perfumed.
  • (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 759)

This Hadith suggests that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged keeping mosques clean and perfumed, which can be connected to the use of Bakhoor or similar incense in mosques to maintain a pleasant atmosphere.

3. Burning Incense for a Deceased Person

• Narrated by Umm Qays bint Mihsan: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
  • "Perfume yourselves with incense upon the third day."
  • (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 3151)

This Hadith indicates that burning incense, such as Bakhoor, was part of the practices following the death of a person, particularly as a form of respect and to maintain a pleasant atmosphere.

4. The Prophet’s Love for Fragrance

• Narrated by Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
  • "Among the things of this world, women and perfume have been made dear to me, and my comfort has been provided in prayer."
  • (Sunan an-Nasa'i, Hadith 3939)

This Hadith underscores the Prophet’s appreciation for pleasant fragrances, reinforcing the use of perfumes and incense like Bakhoor in Islamic tradition.

5. General Encouragement to Use Good Scents

• Narrated by Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
  • "The best of fragrance is Musk."
  • (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2254)

Although Musk is specifically mentioned, the general appreciation for good fragrances can be extended to the use of Bakhoor as well.

Conclusion

While Bakhoor is not specifically mentioned in Hadith, the general Islamic emphasis on cleanliness, pleasant smells, and the use of perfumes can certainly include the practice of burning Bakhoor. The use of fragrant substances like Bakhoor is consistent with the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) teachings on maintaining a pleasant and clean environment, both in personal spaces and communal areas such as mosques