Black dye
Question
As salaam alaikum...please explain that what does Islam say on dying black hair.Is it totally prohibited.Some peole say that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) used to put a black dye on his head called 'khizaab', is it true? Can a person dye his hair black if it starts to fall and someone eles told him that if u dye your hair it will stop. Jazakalah khairan
Answer
Q: What does the Shariáh say with regard to dying hair? Is it permissible to dye one's hair?
A: Pure black dye is not permissible. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "There will be people who will come later (in my Ummah) and apply black dye. They will not even smell the fragrance of paradise." (Abu Daawood). However, it is permissible for a Mujaahid (warrior) to apply black dye in order to give the impression of being young. (Jawahirul Fiqh vol2 pg421)
To dye the hair any other colour besides black e.g. Mehndi or Katm (type of grass) is permissible. This was the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) and the Sahaaba (Radhiyallaahu Ánhum). (Jawahirul Fiqh vol2 pg421)
Al-Mahmood Vol.1 pg.22
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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