What is the ruling on a pilgrim eating cinnamon gum?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Cinnamon is not among the forbidden fragrances. Rather, it is a spice that has an odor and is used for food and medicinal purposes, not for perfuming oneself. Consuming or chewing it does not affect a pilgrim in the state of . It was known as "al-Darsini." Al-Mardawi, al-Buhuti, and al-Shirbini mentioned the permissibility of smelling it and using it because it is not intended for perfuming oneself.
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