What is the ruling on using alcohol-based perfumes, and do they affect the validity of past prayers?
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It is not permissible to use perfumes that contain alcohol, as they are impure and prayer is not valid with them. This is based on Allah Almighty’s saying about intoxicants: "So avoid it" [Al-Ma'idah: 90], which necessitates absolute avoidance. As for previous prayers performed while ignorant of this ruling, they are valid and do not need to be redone.
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