Body lotion which contains alcohol
Question
I have purchased a body lotion of a reputed company which contains alcohol. I want to know whether I can apply it to my body during the winter season?
Answer
If the alcohol is made from besides dates and grapes and it does not contain anything impure, it will be permissible to use it.
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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