Men dyeing themselves with henna
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The first question of Fatwa number ( 3598 )
Q 1: Is it permissible for a man to dye his hands and feet with henna ?
A 1: It is permissible for a man to do so, meaning: to dye his feet and hands with henna, if that is in the category of seeking medical treatment. However, if he did it in the category of beautification and imitating women, it is not permissible for him, due to the hadith:Sahih al-Bukhari 5885 . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 1: Is it permissible for a man to dye his hands and feet with henna ?
A 1: It is permissible for a man to do so, meaning: to dye his feet and hands with henna, if that is in the category of seeking medical treatment. However, if he did it in the category of beautification and imitating women, it is not permissible for him, due to the hadith:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) cursed those men who are in the similitude (assume the manners) of women and those women who are in the similitude (assume the manners) of men.
لعن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم المتشبهين من الرجال بالنساء والمتشبهات من النساء بالرجال
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