Title: A Difference of Opinion Question/Comments: I don't want to confuse matters further.. but I found other sites which suggest/say that only perfumes made from non-alcoholic contents, which have been extracted from wheat etc.. & not grapes is permissible to use.. Kindly elaborate on that.. UA Answer: The referred difference of opinion is based on the interpretation of the prohibition of the Shari`ah relating to alcohol. Those who consider the prohibition of the Shari`ah to relate to all kinds of usage of a given item consider the use of alcohol-based perfumes to be as prohibited as drinking liquor. In my opinion, on the other hand, the prohibition of the Shari `ah relating to edibles (eating and drinking) relate only to using the particular item as an edible. With this interpretation, obviously, I am of the opinion that the use of alcohol-based perfumes is not covered under the referred prohibition of the Shari`ah . I hope this helps. Regards. August 27, 2001