❀ Shar‘i Ruling on Applying and Smelling Fragrance While Fasting
Source: Fatāwā Arkan-e-Islam
✦ The Question
What is the Islamic ruling regarding the use of perfumes and fragrances by a fasting person during Ramadan?
✦ The Shar‘i Verdict
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh, Ammā Baʿd!
✔ It is permissible for a fasting person to apply or smell perfumes and fragrances during the daytime in Ramadan. There is no harm in doing so.
✦ Details and Clarification
❀ Perfumes, attar, body sprays, scented oils, etc.:
◈ Applying and smelling these does not invalidate the fast.
◈ They are not considered food or drink, nor do they reach the stomach through normal means.
❀ Incense (Bakhoor, Agarbatī, Lubān, etc.):
✘ It is better to avoid inhaling incense smoke while fasting, because:
◈ The smoke may contain particles that could enter the stomach through the respiratory tract.
◈ This could potentially affect the validity of the fast.
✔ Conclusion:
✅ Using perfumes and fragrances is allowed during fasting.
✘ Avoid intentionally inhaling incense smoke like bakhoor or agarbatī during the fast.
⚠ Caution in such matters ensures that the fast remains intact and free from doubt.
ھٰذَا مَا عِندِي وَاللّٰهُ أَعْلَمُ بِالصَّوَابِ
