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What are the references for the hadith of Anas, may God be pleased with him, "I have never smelled ambergris, nor musk..."?

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The Hadith mentioned in the question is authentically reported in Sahih Muslim, from Anas ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: "I have never smelt ambergris, nor musk, nor anything whatsoever more pleasant than the scent of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah's prayers and peace be upon him. And I have never touched anything whatsoever, neither brocade nor silk, softer to the touch than the Messenger of Allah, may Allah's prayers and peace be upon him."

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