The Ruling on Kohl for a Woman in Ihram
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Question:
This questioner has used the code name "your sister in Allah" and says: Is kohl considered adornment? And is a woman in ihram prohibited from using it?
Answer:
Kohl is of two types: kohl intended solely for medical treatment, and there is no harm in that; and kohl intended for beautification, such as using antimony. Using antimony as kohl is intended for beautification. A woman in ihram is not prohibited from it, but she must cover her face from men who are not her mahram (relatives one may not marry). Yes, that is correct. And even if she does not apply kohl, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner has used the code name "your sister in Allah" and says: Is kohl considered adornment? And is a woman in ihram prohibited from using it?
Answer:
Kohl is of two types: kohl intended solely for medical treatment, and there is no harm in that; and kohl intended for beautification, such as using antimony. Using antimony as kohl is intended for beautification. A woman in ihram is not prohibited from it, but she must cover her face from men who are not her mahram (relatives one may not marry). Yes, that is correct. And even if she does not apply kohl, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 02 / فتاوى على الهواء - 08 01 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (13:29)
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