The Ruling on Modern Perfumes Containing Alcohol
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Question:
...Do modern perfumes contain alcohol?
Answer:
Fragrance is required in all its types, except when it is known that a certain type intoxicates. Whatever intoxicates in large quantities is forbidden in small quantities, such as cologne, which is intoxicating and not to be used because it contains what causes intoxication; one should avoid it. Likewise, if one finds another fragrance containing what intoxicates, it is prohibited.
As for pure fragrance, the Sunnah is to use fragrance, and it is prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) loved fragrance and used it, and it is prescribed for the believer to use fragrance.
Q: Does it contain no percentage of alcohol, even a small one?
A: Whatever intoxicates in large quantities is forbidden in small quantities. If it intoxicates in large quantities, then it is prohibited. But if it does not intoxicate, it is not prohibited.
...Do modern perfumes contain alcohol?
Answer:
Fragrance is required in all its types, except when it is known that a certain type intoxicates. Whatever intoxicates in large quantities is forbidden in small quantities, such as cologne, which is intoxicating and not to be used because it contains what causes intoxication; one should avoid it. Likewise, if one finds another fragrance containing what intoxicates, it is prohibited.
As for pure fragrance, the Sunnah is to use fragrance, and it is prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) loved fragrance and used it, and it is prescribed for the believer to use fragrance.
Q: Does it contain no percentage of alcohol, even a small one?
A: Whatever intoxicates in large quantities is forbidden in small quantities. If it intoxicates in large quantities, then it is prohibited. But if it does not intoxicate, it is not prohibited.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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