What was the most pleasant fragrance that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to perfume himself with: oud, rose, or basil?
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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, generally loved good scents. There are narrations about the virtue of Indian oud and basil, but musk is the best type of perfume. It has been reported that it is the purest and most excellent of all perfumes.
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