Woman in iddat using anything with a scent or perfume smell

Q: Can a woman in iddat use baby powder? 

Can she use deodorant? 

Can she use soap?

A: 1 - 2. She must avoid things that have a scent or perfume smell. 

3. She may use unscented soap.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)