Using alcohol for painting the house

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Q 1: What is the ruling on using alcohol or intoxicants generally, such as in painting the furniture, treatment of diseases, as fuel, for cleaning, scenting, sanitizing and things such as vinegar?

A: If large quantities of any drink causes drunkenness, it is considered Khamr (intoxicant), whether it is much or little, and whether it is called alcohol or anything else. It is Haram (prohibited) to keep it to be used for cleaning, sanitizing, scenting, as a fuel or vinegar, or any other usage. As for any drink that does not cause drunkenness if drunk in large quantities, it is not considered Khamr, and thus it can be used for scenting, treatment of diseases, sanitizing and so on. (Part No. 22; Page No. 107) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.