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Is it permissible for a wife to wear perfume before leaving the house if its scent does not emanate from her, or should she refrain from doing so in accordance with the حديث: "Leave what makes you doubt for what does not make you doubt"?

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A woman's perfuming herself with a strong fragrance that is apparent to men is forbidden. The Prophet, may Allah's prayers and peace be upon him, considered it a form of adultery, due to the temptation it causes for men. However, if the perfume does not have an apparent scent, there is no objection to using it. The prohibition revolves around its cause, which is the alluring scent.

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