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Is Perfume With Alcohol Halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Many contemporary scholars permit wearing perfume that contains alcohol, because it is not being drunk and the alcohol in perfume is usually synthetic or industrial, not wine. Others consider alcohol impure and prefer alcohol-free perfume, especially for prayer. Alcohol-free attar and oil perfumes avoid the question.

Also asked as: “Can Muslims wear perfume with alcohol?” · “Can you pray wearing alcohol-based perfume?”

View 1: permitted

The prohibition in the Qur'an is on drinking intoxicants. Perfume alcohol is denatured or synthetic, evaporates quickly and is used externally. Many scholars permit it, including for prayer.

View 2: avoid

Scholars who regard all alcohol as najis (impure) advise not praying in it and choosing alcohol-free perfume.

Men wearing perfume is encouraged in Islam; women are advised not to wear strong perfume in mixed public settings.

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