Fatwa ID: 07139

Answered by: Alimah Jannatun Nessa

Question:

Can I put perfume on my body and put scented oil in my hair before I make niyat for ihram

Can I wear a ‘man bag’ in ihram. It’s to hold passports and money

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Answer:

Yes, you can put perfume on your body and use scented oil in your hair before making the intention for ihram.[1]. However, it is important to note that if you are going out, you should avoid applying any fragrances.[2].

Regarding the ‘man’s bag’, firstly, there is no prohibition against wearing a bag to carry personal items in Ihram. Secondly, if the bag has a pattern or design that is specific to men only, then it would be forbidden for a woman to wear it. However, most men’s bags are designed to be practical, functional, and neutral, and you would find similar bags in the women’s section as well.

Therefore, wearing these bags will not be considered imitating the other gender and permissible to wear.

Only Allah (عز و جل) knows best.

Written by Alimah Jannatun Nessa

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

Darul Ifta Birmingham

[Radd ul Muhtar, volume 3, page 488, Daar al Kutub al Ilmiyyah]

[Jami`at-Tirmidhi 2787]

Narrated by Abu Hurairah: that the Messenger of Allah ( ﷺ ) said: “Fragrance for men is that which its scent is apparent and its color is hidden, and fragrance for women is that which its color is visible and its scent is hidden.” (Meaning when leaving the home. In the presence of the husband, then the woman may wear fragrant perfume.)

[Jami`at-Tirmidhi,‏

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Messenger of Allah ( ﷺ ) cursed the women who imitate men and the men who imitate women.”