Using lip balms that contain alcohol
Question
Can we use lip balms that contain alcohol which aren’t from grape or date derivative? Because there is a possibility of swallowing the lip balm.
And can we read prayer whilst wearing it?
Answer
Yes
Yes
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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