Q:
1- In the state of Ihraam if a person drinks water which has rose or Kewra inside, is there any penalty?
2- In the state of Ihraam if a person drinks milk shake which has rose syrup inside or drinks strawberry milk shakes, is there any penalty?
3- Is it permissible to drink juice like Ribena or Miranda etc in the state of Ihraam?
A:
1. If the fragrance has been added to the water and covers the whole mouth then dum will have to be given.
2. Strawberry flavouring is not a scent.
3. What is not known as a fragrance can be consumed.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)