Is it from the Sunnah for a man to use kohl?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, is there a report that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used kohl on his eyes? And is it from the Sunnah?
The Shaykh:
What do you mean?
The questioner:
He used kohl on his eyes.
The Shaykh:
Yes, that is right.
The questioner:
Yes, indeed, it is not
The Shaykh:
Yes, indeed, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used kohl with antimony. It is recommended that a Muslim use kohl if it is available, but not every night; he should use it one night and then skip the next.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, is there a report that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used kohl on his eyes? And is it from the Sunnah?
The Shaykh:
What do you mean?
The questioner:
He used kohl on his eyes.
The Shaykh:
Yes, that is right.
The questioner:
Yes, indeed, it is not
The Shaykh:
Yes, indeed, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used kohl with antimony. It is recommended that a Muslim use kohl if it is available, but not every night; he should use it one night and then skip the next.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل من السُّنَّة للرجل الكحل؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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