Ihram and miqat
Is it permissible to use medicated oil while in the state of ihram?
Answer in brief
Using medicated oil during ihram is permitted because it is not regarded as perfume according to custom. Its strong smell comes from its ingredients and is not a fragrant scent. The permission applies only to medicated oil without a pleasant fragrance, so pilgrims should avoid products containing items such as flower essence.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Justeru itu, penggunaan minyak angin oleh seseorang yang berada dalam keadaan berihram tidak dikira sebagai salah satu daripada perkara-perkara yang dilarang di dalam ihram, kerana larangan di dalam ihram hanyalah melibatkan sesuatu yang berbau wangi sahaja.
Source
IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS HAJI DAN KORBAN SIRI KE-101: HUKUM PENGGUNAAN MINYAK ANGIN DALAM KEADAAN IHRAMOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Irsyad al-Fatwa: Hajj & Sacrifice edition · Published 29 May 2025
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Other questions on this topic
- Is a man in the state of ihram allowed to use an umbrella, given that the head must not be covered?
- Is it permissible to pronounce the intention of ihram aloud during a Hajj or Umrah course when the participants have not actually entered ihram?
- Is it permissible for a pilgrim in ihram to use scented hand sanitizer?
- What is the ruling on wearing a face mask while in ihram during umrah or hajj?
- Is smelling a pleasant fragrance at the saie area while still in ihram a violation, and does it require a dam?
- Is the umrah miqat for residents of Makkah limited to Tan'im, or may they enter ihram from any area of the Hill (halal land), and which is most preferred?