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Is it permissible for a person in ihraam to apply sunblock?

Published as Applying Sunblock in Ihraam

· 1 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for a person in ihraam to apply sunblock?

Answer

If the sunblock does not have a fragrance, it will be permissible. If it has a fragrance, then one should avoid using it in the state of ihraam.

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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