Sayyida Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) was asked whether a woman whose husband has passed away may apply ithmid (a well-known kohl) during her 'iddah. Sayyida Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) replied: "No, even if there is pain in her eyes, she should be patient and treat it with zurur (a kohl made from herbs)."
Hadith Referenceسنن سعید بن منصور / كتاب الطلاق / 3311
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده صحيح، و«انفرد به المصنف من هذا الطريق»»