Answered by: Maulana Moinul Abu Hamza
Question:
We came to Jeddah Airport and they put hand cleaner, which has alcohol, on our hands to take fingerprints. What is the ruling here?
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Answer:
“Khamr (wine) is from two trees, dates and grapes.” (Sahih Muslim 1985)
Since the alcohol in the hand wash is made from synthetic alcohol, it is permitted to use.[1]
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Answered By Maulana Moinul Abu Hamza
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham
[1] Raddul Mukhtaar, volume 6, pages 452-455