Alcohol in Mouth Wash and Perfumes

12-2-2001 | IslamWeb

Question:

I have read some Ahadith in 'Sahih Muslim' about the prohibition of alcohol consumption, and it is also explained that it should not be used in or as a medicine. Can Muslims use a mouthwash (which is not consumed) which contains a lot of alcohol? If not, is there any other Halal alternative? Also can a Muslim use perfumes containing alcohol?

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Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

Using alcohol is not permissible according to the preponderant opinion of the Muslim scholars.

For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 81580 and 81246.

For more benefit on the existence of a small percentage of alcohol in food or other substances, please refer to Fataawa 382309, 327754, 299059, 301753, and 81423.

Allah knows best.