A person is inquiring about the use of a topical medication containing ethyl alcohol for beard growth and its implications on their prayers and rituals, given differing opinions from religious authorities.
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
Alcoholic substances that are not known to be intoxicating are considered pure, and there is no objection to using them and benefiting from them, including any liquids mixed with them. It is permissible to pray while wearing clothes or having on the body something from these substances. However, if it is known that it is from intoxicating alcoholic beverages, it is considered impure as a precaution.
Source: Official Website.
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):
All types of alcohol, whether derived from wood or otherwise, are pure and not impure. Medicines, perfumes, and foods containing alcohol are pure, and you can use them. It is also permissible to consume them if the alcohol content is very low and does not cause intoxication, such as a concentration of 0.2%.
Source: Fiqh for Expatriates.
Additional Guidance:
Ethyl alcohol is present in many things, even in some fruits, although they are halal and pure. However, if something is taken from actual wine without transformation, it becomes impure due to contact with the impure substance.
Refer to: Fiqh and Medical Issues, p. 423
May you be successful in all good.