Can Perfumes Containing Alcohol be used?
The Dietary Shari‘ah
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Saleem
Question:

Is using of perfume, deodorant, anti-prespirant etc which have alcohol, permitted. If yes, then can you pray while wearing them? If not, what alternatives do we have?



Answer:

It should remain clear that the prohibition of alcohol pertains to its oral use as an intoxicant. Consequently, perfumes and deodorants which contain alcohol can be used.

 

   
 
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