Ihram and miqat
What is the ruling on using scented soap while in a state of ihram?
Answer in brief
Using perfume is a prohibition of ihram, and violating it requires the dam of choice (takhyir wa taqdir). Scholars differ on scented soap. The Shafii and Hanbali schools permit bathing with soap that does not kill body parasites even if it smells fragrant, since its purpose is cleansing. Some scholars, including Muhammad al-Zuhaili, prohibit it, and others advise caution by choosing unscented soap.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Antara perkara yang diharamkan ke atas orang yang berihram untuk dilakukan semasa ihram ialah tatoyyub (berwangi-wangian).
Source
AL-KAFI #1583 : HUKUM MENGGUNAKAN SABUN WANGI SEMASA IHRAMOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi · Published 7 February 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.
Other questions on this topic
- Is it permissible to use medicated oil while in the state of ihram?
- 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?