Is it permissible to lease perishable scented items for the purpose of smelling them?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Leasing items that quickly perish, such as roses, violets, Persian basil, and similar fragrant plants, for the purpose of inhaling their scent is not valid. This is because their rapid deterioration likens them to foodstuffs.