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Is it permissible for a woman to leave the house with the incidental scent of perfumes, such as shampoo and fruits, or scents that clung to her unintentionally?

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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade women from going out perfumed in such a way that men could smell a pleasant scent from them, which might arouse their desires. He commanded them to go out "tafilah," meaning ill-smelling, as stated by Al-Khattabi and Ibn Abd al-Barr. This is so that they do not incite men with their perfume. This prohibition extends to anything that arouses desire, such as beautiful clothes and conspicuous adornment. If a woman finds a pleasant scent on herself that can be smelled, she must remove it with water before going out.

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