Whoever is presented with basil should not decline it. Indeed, it is light to carry and pleasant to smell - Encyclopedia of Translated Prophetic Hadiths

Whoever is presented with basil should not decline it. Indeed, it is light to carry and pleasant to smell

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Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever is presented with basil should not decline it. Indeed, it is light to carry and pleasant to smell.”

Authentic hadith - Narrated by Muslim

Explanation

Anyone who receives a gift of an aromatic object should accept it, because there is no difficulty in carrying it and likewise its scent is good.

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Virtues and Manners << Shariah-approved Manners << Manners of Visiting and Seeking Permission

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