Perfumes for Males

QUESTION:

Is it permissible to apply perfume on your body (male) which has alcohol content?

ANSWER:

Alcohols which are made from all types of grapes and dates are Haraam. To use in whatever way weather internal or external is totally forbidden and sinful. Alcohols which are made from any other substance besides grapes and dates is also Haraam to consume (internal use) however, it will be permissible for external use.

And Allah Ta’aala knows best

Attested to as correct by:

Mufti Muhammed Ashraf

01 August 2010 / 23 SHA’BAAN 1431