Dam and fidyah (expiation)
Is it permissible to eat cloves while in ihram, and must a pilgrim pay a dam or fidyah because cloves have a fragrant smell?
Answer in brief
Using perfume during ihram is prohibited, and a violation requires a dam. The prohibition applies only to substances used with the intention of perfuming oneself. Substances used for eating, medicine or cleaning are not prohibited and incur no dam, even if they smell pleasant. Eating cloves, whether in food such as soup or on their own, is therefore permitted during ihram without dam or fidyah.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Justeru bahan-bahan yang tidak diniatkan baunya ketika menggunakannya seperti untuk berubat, bersihkan diri, dan makan adalah tidak diharamkan dan tidak dikenakan dam sekalipun bahan-bahan itu memiliki bau yang wangi.
Source
BAYAN LI AL-HAJ SIRI KE 40 : MAKAN CENGKIH SEMASA IHRAM TIDAK DIKENAKAN DAMOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Bayan Li al-Haj · Published 22 January 2020
This page summarises a published fatwa; it is not a new ruling. For your own situation, read the full fatwa or consult the mufti office of your state.
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