The Ruling on Perfumes Containing Alcohol
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Question:
The questioner asks: What is the definitive opinion on the issue of perfumes and colognes that contain alcohol? And does applying them to clothing fall under the hadith regarding the cursing of the one who carries it?
Answer:
Rumors are abundant, and we do not believe rumors. However, if it is established that this perfume contains some of the wine, i.e., alcohol—alcohol is wine—then if it is established that this perfume is mixed with some alcohol, it is not permissible to use it. As for mere rumors and claims that it contains alcohol, etc. The criterion in this matter is: if it is drunk, does it intoxicate or not? If it intoxicates, it is wine. But if it does not intoxicate, the default is permissibility, praise be to Allah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner asks: What is the definitive opinion on the issue of perfumes and colognes that contain alcohol? And does applying them to clothing fall under the hadith regarding the cursing of the one who carries it?
Answer:
Rumors are abundant, and we do not believe rumors. However, if it is established that this perfume contains some of the wine, i.e., alcohol—alcohol is wine—then if it is established that this perfume is mixed with some alcohol, it is not permissible to use it. As for mere rumors and claims that it contains alcohol, etc. The criterion in this matter is: if it is drunk, does it intoxicate or not? If it intoxicates, it is wine. But if it does not intoxicate, the default is permissibility, praise be to Allah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
بلوغ المرام [11] — alfawzan.live (57:57)
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