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BAKHOOR AND ISLAM

EARLY HISTORY

Bakhoor is a scent that has been around for centuries but very few people are familiar with its origin. Bakhoor refers to an Arabic term meaning fumes and is given to a substance that releases a lovely aroma when burnt in a bakhoor burner. As evident from its Arabic name, its origin is also Arabic as it was introduced to the world by the Arabic itinerant tribe, who used to set a camp and burnt Agarwood chips, a type of bakhoor category.  This serves two purposes: it freshened the air with its beautiful smell and was beneficial for repelling mosquitos and insects. Later this trend of using Bakhoor Alphabets was adopted by Egyptians who used bakhoor for keeping the foul smell away and they used to believe that it beat back evil spirits and demons. Nowadays even after thousands of years, people of the Middle East especially Dubai use Bakhoor in their homes, offices, and malls because of the benefits it brings. Islam has always been a driving force and a source of motivation for its believers, therefore the linking of Bakhoor and Islam is one of the most important encouragement for Arabs and the core reason why this way of scenting is so popular in the Middle East.

BAKHOOR AND ISLAM:

Bakhoor and Islam has a solid correlation for thousands of years. Using bakhoor is a Sunnah as it was evident from the Hadith and references that the Holy Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ not only used Bakhoor but they also encouraged its use in the homes and especially in the Mosques, particularly on the day of Jummah.

Why Do Muslims Burn bakhoor?

People of the Arabic world are mostly Muslims hence one of the major reasons for using bakhoor is the cultural aspect, as it is an ancient culture of the people of the Middle East and its hub Dubai to use bakhoor. They are doing this for centuries and Bakhoor is known for its use as this from a traditional point of view is an important part of the life of Middle Easterners. For them, it is like their identity that they use to represent themselves, and when a foreigner visits Dubai they feel welcomed and get a taste of this aromatic substance that is surely something new for them.

The second reason is the religious aspect, where Bakhoor is a Sunnah and it is a self-satisfaction and spiritual fulfillment of the Muslims to follow the path of prophet Muhammad ﷺ and to get the blessings of Allah Almighty.

Bakhoor and Ramadan: 

There is a common misconception among Muslims regarding the use of Bakhoor in Ramadan as inhaling smoke is forbidden during fasting. The use of  Cigarettes and any other tobacco-related product is strictly forbidden during Ramadan during the fasting period. The question that arises here is whether it is allowed to use Bakhoor in the month as Bakhoor when burnt also releases a smoke that may invalidate fasting, but it does not actually. Smoke from cigarettes is intentionally inhaled to satisfy the craving of the lungs and when that is mixed with blood it negatively affects the brain. Bakhoor smoke on the other hand is an aspect of the bakhoor burning. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has encouraged the use of bakhoor in Masjid which means that it is allowed to be used. Moreover, the Jumma prayer is held at noon time in the middle of fasting and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ guided us to use Bakhoor, especially on this day which shows that using bakhoor doesn't invalidate the fast, but the smoke of Bakhoor should not be inhaled directly. Direct and intentional inhaling of the smoke may invalidate the fast. 

The scent used in Makkah and Haram:

It is a thing of great curiosity for the visitors Muslims who enter the premises of Haram and Makkah and feel a beautiful smell that surrounds their senses, but what scent is the one that  deems calm and takes a person to the voyage of the past that explains the ancient and heritage aromatic environment of the feelings that Muslims felt for centuries. The answer is simple and easy as bakhoor is used to spread the scent everywhere and to make the air smell good but the scent that has the loudest note in that is the smell of Agarwood. Now Agarwood or Oud is itself a very renowned smell and is considered the most expensive smell in the world. The use of Agarwood as an effective component of the bakhoor makes bakhoor a very expensive yet beautiful smell that is used to scent makkah and Al-Haram. The scent of the Oud-based bakhoor is what is commonly referred to as a heavenly smell and puts the people in a state of the mental piece.

Medicinal Benefits Of Oud-based Bakhoor In Islam:

Oud-based Bakhoor is very popular among Middle Easterns as when burnt in a bakhoor burner it makes the clothes and furniture smell like Oud. Oud as mentioned in the history of Islam and according to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has many advantages  first of all this scent is used to treat the irregularity in menses of the women and helps to stabilize it, it is also used to treat urinary diseases and is mentioned to cure them, another benefit is the inhaling of the Oud smoke is beneficial for removing the excess bacteria and germs of the intestine. Oud is also responsible for normalizing the body heat and its strong smell increases the emotional senses and feelings of motivation. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also recommended its use for the treatment of skin, stomach, and liver disorders. 

FINAL WORDS:

Bakhoor is undoubtedly an inseparable part of the daily life of Muslims because of the advantages it brings and its high use and demand in offices and homes even the Al-Haram and Makkah. The medicinal advantages mentioned are in use for centuries and were advised by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Oud-based bakhoor are very popular but they should be bought from trustworthy sellers as this Oud and Bakhoor market is full of frauds and cheats. Trustworthy sellers such as Oud Dubai are renowned names in the field of bakhoor and Oud and are referred to as reliable brands where you can find not only the Oud based Bakhoor and Oud but also the different flavors and mixtures giving a wide variety of bakhoor to choose from.

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USE OF BAKHOOR ON HAIR, CLOTHES, AND IN THE ROOM.

PREFACE:

A popular and widely used scent in the Middle East hub of Dubai, Bakhoor has been used for centuries and is the most common and widely used scent in the entire World. Bakhoor is a semi-solid product that when placed on burning charcoal, like in a charcoal burner or on a heating plate of an electric burner, releases a fragrant smoke that leaves the surrounding area and all its objects smelling delicate. Bakhoor does not have limited uses to only refresh and aromatize the air but acts as an all-in-one for aromatizing almost everything that envelopes it. Multiple uses of bakhoor is not the only reason for its popularity but some other factors also contribute to making Bakhoor an integral part of the life of the Arab people.

WHY IS BAKHOOR SO POPULAR AMONG ARABS?

Bakhoor term refers to an Arabic origin that means fumes in the Arabic language. This scent has not gained popularity in recent years but has been in use for centuries people are making new flavors and scents by changing the ingredient but it carries deep roots in the Arab culture and many families have preserved the Bakhoor-making methods and recipes for generations.

Bakhoor is mentioned in many hadith where it was made evident that using bakhoor is Sunnah and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used and encouraged the use of bakhoor. It is narrated that he said that Masjid should be scented with bakhoor and perfumed especially on the day of Jummah(Ibn-Majah). Moreover using bakhoor has a lot of benefits which would be discussed in detail below and why its use is so important and encouraged by the people of Dubai and the Middle East.

USE OF BAKHOOR:

Bakhoor as mentioned earlier is not limited just to the air, rather it infuses everything around it with its sweet smell. For taking the most advantage of this specialty of bakhoor let's find out how to use it for your benefit and to get the most out of the bakhoor smoke.

USE OF BAKHOOR ON HAIR:

Hairs are vital parts of a person's personality and especially in women they are generally long and their location near the nose makes them much more important because the nose can smell. Hairs have another characteristic of catching smell just like if a person sits near a smoke the hair entraps the smoke particle and begins to smell like it. Bakhoor also emits a type of smoke that is highly beneficial for the hairs as the hairs entrap smoke particle and begins to smell like this. This can also be taken into account that because of the sweat on hair, they begin to give a foul smell which surrounded the person's nose and is not appreciated. For getting rid of that bakhoor smoke can be used as it acts as the perfume for hairs substituting the hair care products that makes them smell good.

How to use Bakhoor on hair?:

For making your hairs smell like Bakhoor first, burn the bakhoor on a burner and carefully notice the smoke as some Bakhoors have very little to no smoke but the fumes can be observed. Carefully tilt your head and place your head in the direction of the smoke and with the help of hand waving, direct the smoke more towards your hair. This can be done anytime if you are perfuming your hair after getting fresh or when you are tired and needs some instant refreshment. Hand-combing your hair while absorbing the smoke will also be a great idea as it increases the settlement of smoke in the hair which in turn increases the duration of smell.

USE OF BAKHOOR ON CLOTHES AND THE TEMPERATURE ROLE:

Bakhoor acts as a great replacement for perfume, but the real question here is what made it so popular among Arabs that they use bakhoor for their clothes when they also have options for great perfumes? This is because the factor of temperature, as in Modern and Past Middle East there have always been high temperatures. The high temperature and fast and dry wind are present throughout the Gulf even in Dubai. This affects the perfume in such a way that under such dry, warm, and windy conditions, the perfume doesn't last long and is converted to the vapor phase immediately. Hence Bakhoor has a smoky nature and the particle of smoke last much longer in clothes than the most perfumes. Hence not only in the middle east but wherever there is summer or a warm climate bakhoor smell can serve as a replacement for many expensive perfumes

How to use Bakhoor on clothes?

For using bakhoor on clothes place the dress that you want to wear near the bakhoor smoke that is coming out of its burner. If you want to perfume all the clothes then place the bakhoor burner in a closet and let the smoke remain entrapped, this will not only makes your clothes smell beautiful but will also scent the wardrobe. 

The safety precaution is way too much important as it is necessary to keep a safe distance from clothes and to put the cap of the bakhoor burner back after placing the bakhoor over charcoal.

USE OF BAKHOOR IN ROOM:

Bakhoor when used in a room acts as a replacement for air fresheners. Rooms do often start smelling with unwanted smells such as the dispersion of kitchen smell into the rooms which makes everything smell like food. Similarly, the unwanted smell of washrooms is also a common issue. Moreover, a nice smell should be present in the room and at home for better functioning of the brain and to keep a wave of freshness in the brain. 

How to use bakhoor in a room?

For using bakhoor in the room place the burning charcoal or electric bakhoor burner at a safe spot in any corner of the room or near you on the side table. Make sure that the burner avoids all contact with clothes and kids and is covered properly with the lid. Also, there should be little to no ventilation as it disperses the smoke and make it go out of the room. A covered and safe environment is preferred for a nice fragrance in the room

FINAL WORDS:

Bakhoor is a gift of Arab land and culture and is in use since ages and is highly preferred and liked because of its cultural, religious, and traditional advantages. It is advised to buy bakhoor from trustworthy sellers and Oud Dubai is one of the finest names in this market. At Oud Dubai, you can choose the best bakhoor that fits your taste, and with online and offline offices, both are offered to make it highly easy for the loyal and new customers of this brand. You can check it out by visiting the official website of Oud Dubai at https://www.ouddubai.com/.