Is mint considered one of the prohibited pleasant scents while in a state of Ihram?
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Mint is not among the perfumes (), rather it is closer to the Persian basil (rayhan) which resembles jasmine. Despite its pleasant smell, it is not considered a perfume, unlike the well-known basil.
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