What is the ruling on wearing or using clothing scented with saffron, safflower, or rose water for a pilgrim in 'Iḥrām'?
Chapter on What the Muhrim Must Avoid and What is Permissible for Him
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
There is scholarly difference regarding the use of scented materials. It is established that the Prophet (peace be upon him) prohibited wearing clothes touched by saffron or safflower. Therefore, anything dyed with saffron or safflower, or immersed in rose water, or fumigated with 'ūd, is forbidden for the pilgrim to wear, sit on, or sleep upon. This is because using such items is considered usage, equivalent to wearing them. If the pilgrim wears or uses them, the Fidyah is due, aligning with the opinion of Al-Shāfiʿī.
Supporting text
Abū Ḥanīfah states that the Fidyah is due only if the garment is wet and touches the body, or if it is dry and sheds particles; otherwise, there is no Fidyah because it is not considered as actively applying perfume. The counter-argument is that the prohibition is imposed due to the state of 'Iḥrām', necessitating the Fidyah just as with applying perfume to the body, or because they used a perfumed garment, similar to using wet perfume.