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What is the ruling on the prayer of one who has perfumed themselves with a fragrance or cosmetic product whose contents are unknown and which may contain volatile alcohol that does not remain on clothes?

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Every perfume product lists its ingredients on its packaging, including the percentage of alcohol, if any. Otherwise, it states that it is alcohol-free. If it does not state this and we do not know if it contains alcohol, there is no harm in using it, because the default ruling for things is permissibility until a sound evidence proves otherwise. As for the drying of a garment from perfume containing alcohol, this does not purify it; rather, it must be washed with water.

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