The Ruling on Dyeing with Pure Black

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks about the ruling on dyeing with black, whether for the hair of the head or the hair of the face?

Answer:
Dyeing with pure black is not permissible, neither for men nor for women, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Change this white hair and keep away from black. Keep away from black.” So it is not permissible to dye white hair with black. It is only dyed with black that is not pure, if the black has a reddish tinge, or a red color, or a yellow color, then there is no harm in that. As for pure black, it is not permissible, neither for men nor for women, due to the generality of the hadith, and because of what came in Sunan Abu Dawud regarding a group in the end times who dye with black like the crops of pigeons, who will not smell the fragrance of Paradise. This is a severe warning, and may Allah protect us from it. Yes.

The presenter:
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