All About Bakhoor

Wondering what to gift for Ramadan or Eid this year? During the month of Ramadan, it is very common to send Hadiya, also known as a gift, to family and friends. This is customarily sent at any point during the month and is a small token/ gesture to show that the person is in your thoughts and prayers. Bakhoor, Attar or any fragrance product makes a fabulous gift for several reasons : - Its relevant and can be used by men and women, elderly or younger people in the house. It is used extensively in most homes during the month of Ramadan. Its not perishable and can be used even after Ramadan if it left over.  Its easy to stock up on Bakhoor and burner sets in your home and easy to send across, carry with you if you are visiting.  Typically, people send food but often its logistically more cumbersome. It can become too much to consume and its often perishable and needs to be consumed quickly. Bakhoor will certainly last for a few weeks, it sets the Ramadan vibe, its practical yet thoughtful and will be appreciated by family and friends. Its also a great gift for non-Muslims if you wish to share a small aspect of your culture with friends and neighbours.  Check out our gift sets : Oud Bakhoor Variety Box Ma'amoul Variety Box

Arabs are known world over for being large consumers of all types of fragrances. Attars (concentrated perfume oil) and bakhoor (incense) being amongst the most popular types of fragrances consumed. Yemeni bakhoor comprises classical fragrances, and the age-old art and recipe of natural handmade bakhoor is used to make this. Each piece is enriched with various natural ingredients including Agarwood and other aromatic woods, exotic flowers, herbs and spices. Yemeni bakhoor which was often made in homes, is well known for being exceptional in quality. The women of the house used to cook their Yemeni bakhoor and guard their recipes. These secrets recipes would always remain within the family and be passed down generations. Burning bakhoor has always been an intrinsic part of every Arab household routine since generations. Bakhoor would be used to scent the house every day. It would also be used to scent clothes in the wardrobe. It would be popularly used by women to dry and scent their hair after washing it too. It was burned before praying, often burned multiple times in a day.  Most Arabs today, including those living outside Arabia, often identify the scent with that of their parents or grandparents’ homes. Because of this very strong association that most Arabs have been brought up with, bakhoor brings feelings of comfort, warmth and family! Explore our Yemeni Bakhoor Collection - Yemeni Oud Bakhoor

Bakhoor is the Arabic word for incense. Often, Bakhoor is made with Oud (wood and oil from the Agarwood tree) and combined with many other ingredients. Traditionally bakhoor was made at home and the recipe was passed down generations, in much the same way as its done for the familys’ favourite food dishes. Bakhoor can be made and used in many different forms. It can be shaped into bricks, made into a powder or made in a slab and then broken into pieces. Muattar, is wood chips that are soaked in perfume oil, and then burnt. This exotic aroma then spreads in the environment, making your space fragrant.  In Ibn-Majah, it is reported that "Prophet ﷺ advised that masjids be perfumed with bakhoor and scented, especially on the day of Jumu'ah." In the light of the suggestion of Prophet ﷺ, we could allude that bakhoor gives a pleasant aroma to the mosque and enhances the persons focus during prayer. Apart from this, bakhoor acts as a mood stimulator and gives good vibes and spreads positivity.  Islam is a religion that promotes a peaceful heart and a soothing environment. To achieve this Allah commands that we keep ourselves clean physically and choose a lifestyle that compliments our spiritual state. To reinstate this Prophet ﷺ showed us the way of cleanliness and highlighted the importance of using fragrances, Attars, Oud and Bakhoor. It is also recorded by Imam Bukhari(R.A.), that during the time of Prophet ﷺ his masjid used to be scented by burning Bakhoor regularly. At Dukhni we pride ourselves in creating fantastic, traditional Arabic Fragrances! Please visit us on www.dukhni.us to learn more about our product range