IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO USE WET-WIPES AND MOISTURIZED TISSUE THAT CONTAIN ALCOHOL?

Question:

I Would appreciate if you can advice me on wet-wipes that contain ethyl alcohol can we use it.

Answer:

Ethyl alcohol or ethanol is a synthetic type of alcohol that is not derived from dates or grapes. Provided that it is used externally or consumed for medicinal purposes only, it will be permissible. Thus, wet-wipes that contain ethyl alcohol will be permissible to use.

And Allah Knows Best
 

Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
Checked and Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Fatwa Department