Use of candles

7-2-2005 | IslamWeb

Question:

I am an American convert to Islam. And I love candles! I use scented candles in my home to create warmth and it's pleasing to my husband. Recently, a visitor said that candles are Haraam. I do not feel this is true. I am not praying towards the candle or lighting in memory of someone. I am using it as home decor period. Please tell me whether candles are Halaal or Haraam?

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Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions.

 

We do not see any harm in the use of these scented candles as long as one does not intend to imitate non-Muslims. Allaah says (which means): {…Who created for you all that is on earth...}[2:29]. Therefore, there is no harm in using these candles since it is used as a decoration and an aromatization for the house. We ask Allaah to make us firm and steadfast on his religion until the day we meet Him.  

Allaah knows best.