What is the ruling on a woman whose husband has died putting scented oil on her hair, knowing that the scent disappears as soon as the hair is washed?
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A woman observing her ' (waiting period) after her husband's death is forbidden from using any kind of perfume. She is allowed to wash and comb her hair, but she must not use anything considered a fragrance. Therefore, she is not permitted to use the aforementioned oil if it has a pleasant scent.
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