Woman in iddat using anything with a scent or perfume smell

· 5 Jumada I 1447 AH1 min readEnglish
Women's IssuesIddat

Question

Can a woman in iddat use baby powder?

Can she use deodorant?

Can she use soap?

Answer

1 - 2. She must avoid things that have a scent or perfume smell.

3. She may use unscented soap.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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