Using oil-based and liquid-based perfumes whilst fasting

Reference: Fatawaa Ramadhaan – Volume 2, Page 499, Fatwa No.451

Question: Is it permissible to use perfume such as oil-based ‘ood [عود] and colognes and incense during the day in Ramadhaan?

Response: Yes, it is permissible to use them on the condition that one does not inhale the incense.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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