Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it permissible for males to use deodorant during Salāh?

· 2 Rajab 1433 AH1 min readFatwa 21046English

Question

I would like to know if it is permissible for males to use deodorant during Salāh. To my knowledge, the alcohol content evaporates, leaving only the scent. Please clarify. Awaiting your response.

Answer

Answer:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Deodorants containing alcohol derived from grapes or dates are impermissible for usage. However, deodorants containing alcohol derived from other sources are permitted if all other ingredients are Halāl.
Generally the deodorants nowadays do not contain alcohol derived from grapes or dates. Hence, Salāt performed after applying such deodorants is valid.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Mawlana Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman,
Student Darul Iftaa
USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

Answered by
Mawlana Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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