Detergents that contain alcohol
Question
What is the ruling on the alcohol present in detergents (such as bleach and window/floor cleaners)? Are they permissible to use?
Answer
If the alcohol is from besides dates and grapes, then it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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