Perfume

Perfume (UK: , US: ; French: parfum) is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living-spaces an agreeable scent.

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Alcohol . Najis . Perfume

Are fragrances that include alcohol, like those derived from whisky or cognac, allowed to be used? I know wine and beer are Najis, but I believe spirits are deemed Tahir. If this is so, can one wear fragrances containing such alcohol?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 11 months ago

Any material taken from Najis item is Najis as well. Fragrances derived from intoxicant alcohol is Najis. Applying such fragrances is permissible by itself, despite that fact that it is Najis, but you need to wash it before performing your Wudhu and/ or Prayers (Salah).

Wassalam.

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Perfume . Martyrdom . Majlis . Ahl al-Bayt

I understand that it is recommended to wear perfume, but what about wearing perfume on days of martyrdom of the Ahlul Bayt (a) or while going to a Majlis?

Wearing perfume has been mentioned in the Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) as highly recommended which multiplies the reward of the Prayers seventy folds. This recommended act is for all the time and all situations. It does mean celebration as some cultures take it but it is an act of worship. It is always recommended unless your culture and your community take it as a celebrity which they don't do it in sad occasions.
Followed Islamic teachings is above following our cultures or habits.
Wassalam.

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Perfume . Women

Is it permissible to sell perfume in a non-Muslim country where women can buy it and may wear it outside? If not, would it make a difference if they were intimate perfume oils that are more discreet than typical liquid spray perfumes?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 5 years ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

The act of selling perfume and oils is permissible. It isn't your responsibility relating to what someone would do with the perfume.

May Allah grant you success

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Woman . Perfume . Mahram . Man

A woman is not allowed to wear a perfume that might attract non-Mahram men. Is a man is allowed to wear a perfume that might attract non-Mahram women? If so, why is it allowed for men?

It is not allowed for any Muslim, being male or female, to instigate others for sinful acts.

Wassalam.

70437

Hair . Perfume . Cooking Oil . Sawm (Fasting)

Can we can apply hair oil or perfume while fasting?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

there is no problem applying oil or perfume while fasting, it is permissible and it does not invalidate the fast.

With prayers for your success.

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Woman . Perfume

Is it allowed for women to wear perfume outside their home if they do not intend to attract men and the perfume is not too strong?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The general Islamic law for women applying perfume at a time where a non-mahram male would be in their presence, indoors or outdoors, is impermissible. We have numerous traditions that censure such a women, and the issue is not based on her intention of wanting to attract or not.

If the perfume is mild, and does not have that strength that others will notice, or be drawn to, then it will be permissible.

And Allah knows best.

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Perfume . Prophet Muhammad

Was there any particular type of perfume that the Prophet (pbuh) liked to use?

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) used to give lot of importance to perfumes and made perfume as one of the most favorite things in life.

He used to spend on perfumes more than his spending on food.

He used to say that there is no Israaf ( sinful over spending) in spending on perfume.

We have in the narrations that he used to use different type of perfumes including Misk (Musk), roses (Red roses and White roses), Zafaran, Yaas etc.

It is highly recommended to use perfumes everyday and specially when we pray Salah as the reward of Salah with perfume is seventy times more than with out perfume.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Alcohol . Perfume

What are the rules regarding praying namaaz with perfumes containing alcohol, and do the conditions change if the perfume is sprayed especially for the occasion of namaaz?

Mustafa Jaffer, Sheikh Mustafa Jaffer pursued Islamic studies in Tehran, Iran, and also earned his masters degree in Arabic-English Translation and Interpretation from Edinburgh, Scotland. He has also led Hajj... Answer imported 7 years ago

The alcohol contained in perfumes is synthetic alcohol and is not Najis. Hence Prayers with that perfume are allowed.

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