Using black henna to change gray hair
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Is it permissible to use black henna if it is for the purpose of changing gray hair? And does it fall under the prohibition of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
Pure black is not permissible, but black that contains redness or another type that is not pure is fine, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Is it permissible to use black henna if it is for the purpose of changing gray hair? And does it fall under the prohibition of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
Pure black is not permissible, but black that contains redness or another type that is not pure is fine, yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، الباب الرابع في أن حياة القلب وإشراقه مادة كل خير فيه — islamhouse.com (1:15:09)
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