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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
In this fatwa:
Scholars unanimously agree that perfumed soap is forbidden during Ihram. Pilgrims must stick to unscented hygiene products to preserve the sanctity and validity of their Hajj or `Umrah.
Responding to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:
During Ihram for Hajj and `Umrah, pilgrims must follow strict rules. They must avoid perfumes and scented products. This includes fragranced hygiene items, which are important in pilgrimage rituals.
Both classical and modern Islamic law prohibit perfumed soap during Ihram:
Ibn Taymiyyah stressed the need for strict adherence. He argued that using scented products breaks ritual guidelines and may require expiation.
Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi agreed with Ibn Taymiyyah’s views, stating that any noticeable scent disrupts the Ihram state. Accidental use may be forgiven, but intentional use requires formal expiation.
To keep their rituals valid, pilgrims must use only fragrance-free cleansing products while in the state of Ihram. They should carefully check the ingredients. If a scented product is used by mistake, they must repent to Allah right away without stopping their rituals. However, intentional use may require formal expiation (Kaffarah).
In conclusion, scholars unanimously agree that perfumed soap is forbidden during Ihram. Pilgrims must stick to unscented hygiene products to preserve the sanctity and validity of their Hajj or `Umrah.
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Almighty Allah knows best.