Can you put perfume before Ihram?
As we know, pilgrims are obliged to get purity and cleanliness before wearing Ihram garments. They take bath or ablution to get this goal before entering this sacred state. In this case, consider this topic to know more facts, “Can you put perfume before Ihram?” This article will support you to find the correct answer to this question.
In Islam, a Muslim must enter the sacred state of Ihram to complete either the Hajj or Umrah. Wearing Ihram makes pilgrims feel more connected to one another and united in their devotion to Allah when they are in Makkah.
Before entering into Ihram, it is the Sunnah to apply perfume to the body rather than the garments. Even if its effects remain after Ihram. The majority of Islamic scholars and jurists hold this point of view. However, it is forbidden to use perfume on one’s clothing either before or after Ihram.
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Putting perfume before entering Ihram
It is Sunnah to apply perfume to one’s head and body just before entering Ihram and after taking bath. Because the Prophet (PBUH) put on perfume for his Ihram. It was narrated that Aishah (R.A) said:
“I used to put perfume on the Prophet (PBUH), using the best perfume he could find, until I could see the glistening of the perfume on his head and beard.”
(Al Bukhari 5923)
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A pilgrim doesn’t need to do anything if he applied the cream to his body after taking bath and before deciding to enter the Ihram. Instead, it is forbidden to put on any kind of perfume after deciding to enter Ihram.
However, if a pilgrim did this prohibited activity out of ignorance or forgetting that it is forbidden for him in Ihram, he does not need to take any further action. But he needs to get rid of as many traces of this perfume as he can.
Applying perfume on Ihram garments
According to Sharia, applying perfume to one’s body and the head is Sunnah and was recounted by the Prophet (PBUH).
But the Prophet (PBUH) forbade the muhrim from wearing any garment that had been touched by perfume. Therefore, putting perfume on the Ihram clothing is not permitted.
Touching perfume while in the state of Ihram
It is not permissible to accidentally touch the fragrant oil at the Kaaba and then spread it over your body, hair, or garments. Therefore, you need to atone for this. Three days of fasting, offering half a Saa’ to each of six poor persons, or slaughtering a sheep are all acceptable forms of atonement. There is no obligation on you in this scenario, unless you were unaware of the ruling or just forgot.
Conclusion
A pilgrim must enter the holy state of Ihram before engaging in the Hajj and Umrah rituals. Pilgrims must enter this state after cleansing their bodies, and clothing appropriately, and performing the essential actions before crossing the Miqat.
Before wearing Ihram attire, pilgrims must attain purity and cleanliness. They do wudu or Ghusal to get this achievement before entering the state of Ihram.
It is Sunnah to put perfume on the body rather than the clothing before entering Ihram. This opinion is held by the vast majority of Muslim jurists and scholars. However, applying perfume to one’s attire either before or after Ihram is not permissible.
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