Using Perfume at the End of the Condolence Period
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Q: When a man dies among us, we hold a condolence period for three days. On the third day, they prepare a powdered perfume and place hyssop on it. One person passes it around the group, and each person puts their hand in the perfume and rubs it on their beard, or on their head, or on their hand. This is their sign that the condolence period has ended, in order to
comfort the people. I have heard some of the brothers say: "This is a religious innovation (bid'ah)," and some say: "This is forbidden (haram)." And perfume is beloved to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). I ask your eminence to guide us in this matter, and may Allah preserve you.
A: Using perfume at the end of the condolence period and considering that to be prescribed has no basis in the religion, so it must be abandoned. However, using perfume in general is a recommended practice (sunnah).
comfort the people. I have heard some of the brothers say: "This is a religious innovation (bid'ah)," and some say: "This is forbidden (haram)." And perfume is beloved to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). I ask your eminence to guide us in this matter, and may Allah preserve you.
A: Using perfume at the end of the condolence period and considering that to be prescribed has no basis in the religion, so it must be abandoned. However, using perfume in general is a recommended practice (sunnah).
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