Its utilisation as an antiseptic without being absorbed (as...

Its utilisation as an antiseptic without being absorbed (as pharmaceutical grade alcohol does not get absorbed into blood cells when rubbed onto the skin from hand sanitisers) [17] , so, one has to see how far one is allowed to go before its application becomes \u2018 Haram \u2019 (forbidden in Islam)? \u00a0Clearly, any drinkable form of alcohol, such as tinctures used as medicine, is not allowed as it can diffuse into the bloodstream and cause effects similar to an intoxicant like wine.

\n When we look deeper into the differences of the non-drinkable and drinkable liquids containing ethanol, we find out that the very high concentrations of ethanol (over 90%) in its non-drinkable form along with other additives distinguishes it from the drinkable one which has much lower concentrations of ethanol (usually 20-30%) along with the fermentation residue.\u00a0 On the residue part, we have some interesting Ahadith in the following sections.

\n When ethanol touches clothes or body: \n Finally, Sal\u0101t (prayer) cannot be performed in the clothing and\/or body parts where alcohol (ethanol) has been applied, as these areas become \u2018Najis\u2019 (unclean) upon coming into contact with the ethanol. Washing the affected areas, therefore becomes compulsory. \n A general counter argument is – since ethanol evaporates immediately, so only the remaining perfume stays on the clothes\/body.

However, that which is \u2018Najis-alcohol\u2019, prior to disappearing, has already wetted the clothes\/body.\u00a0 As an example, water also evaporates, although very slowly, one\u2019s clothes and body become \u2018Najis\u2019 and require washing when a rain drenched-dog splashes droplet(s).