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Ruling on applying perfume containing alcohol  Q: What is the ruling on applying perfume containing alcohol? A: The basic rule is that perfume is lawful to use unless it contains something that prohibits its use such as intoxicants, substances that may cause intoxication if taken in large quantities, or Najis (impure) substances. Perfumes, other than that, like `ud (a name of perfume), ambergris, and musk are in general lawful to use.Therefore, if it is established that a perfume contains some prohibited substance as intoxicants or Najasah (impurity), it should be avoided. Cologne comes under this ruling; it has been medically proved that it contains a lot of alcohol, which is an intoxicant.Thus, such perfumes should not be used unless there are alcohol-free types. There are many lawful perfumes that are enough. In this manner, any beverage or food that includes an intoxicant substance must be abandoned. This is in accordance with the Prophet's Hadith,  If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited. May Allah grant us success. |
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