Alcohol in mouthwash

Question: Can I use mouthwash that contains alcohol? بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Answer:

If the alcohol source is neither dates nor grapes, e.g., it is synthetic, you may use the mouthwash.

Al-Sharhu Al-Thameeri: v. 3, p. 437-440 (Khatme Nubuwwat Academy); Al-Hidayah: v. 7, p. 285-297 (Bushra); Fatawa Hindiya: v. 5, p. 494-497 (DKI)

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Written by Maulana Mohammad Ahsan Osmani Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah Darul Ifta Birmingham