Is it permissible for a woman in the waiting period after divorce to use scented soap, henna, and saffron on her coffee?
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Question:
Is it permissible for a woman in the waiting period after divorce to use scented soap, henna, and saffron on her coffee?
Answer:
A woman in the waiting period after divorce must avoid adornment and avoid perfume and any fragrant substance, whether in food or drink. She must avoid it and wear clothing that contains no adornment. She should clean herself with substances that do not contain perfume, such as snuff and unscented soap; there is no harm in using them. However, perfume is not allowed, and saffron is not allowed, because it is a type of perfume. Yes. And henna, likewise, she should not use it because it is adornment. Yes.
Is it permissible for a woman in the waiting period after divorce to use scented soap, henna, and saffron on her coffee?
Answer:
A woman in the waiting period after divorce must avoid adornment and avoid perfume and any fragrant substance, whether in food or drink. She must avoid it and wear clothing that contains no adornment. She should clean herself with substances that do not contain perfume, such as snuff and unscented soap; there is no harm in using them. However, perfume is not allowed, and saffron is not allowed, because it is a type of perfume. Yes. And henna, likewise, she should not use it because it is adornment. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمرأة المعتدة على زوجها أن تستخدم الصابون ذو الرائحة والحناء والزعفران على القهوة؟ #فتاوى — youtube.com
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