Applying Kohl (Surma) in the State of Iḥrām
Source: Fatāwā Amunpūrī by Shaykh Ghulām Muṣṭafā Ẓahīr Amunpūrī
❖ Question
Is it permissible to apply kohl (surma) while in the state of iḥrām?
❖ Answer
Yes, if there is a need, it is permissible for a person in iḥrām to apply non-fragrant kohl. There is no harm in doing so.
◈ Imām al-Nawawī (d. 676H) said:
((اتفق العلماء على أن للمحرم أن يكتحل بكحل لا طيب فيه إذا احتاج إليه))
“The scholars are in agreement that if there is a need, a person in iḥrām may apply kohl that does not contain any fragrance.”
(Sharḥ Muslim 8/125)
