Is a pilgrim in the state of Ihram prohibited from eating food containing oil, and if his hands get oily from the food, is there any consequence for him?
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A person in a state of is not prohibited from eating food containing fat, such as oil and animal fat. Scholars have reached a consensus on this matter. However, the type of fat that is prohibited for a person in a state of ihram is perfumed fat. As for non-perfumed fat, it is permissible to use it, though there is a difference of opinion among jurists on this point.
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