What is the ruling on using henna on the hands and feet for a man?
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The questioner : A man wants to apply henna to his hands and feet, so I asked him why he does this. He said, "The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) applied henna to his hands and feet." Is this correct?
The Shaykh : ... and the feet and hands; this is what is established from the Messenger (peace be upon him), as a form of perfuming or adornment. However, what is established from him is dyeing the hair. He (peace be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 3621Sahih (Darussalam). But there are some hadiths that encourage treating ailments with henna. If a man dyes his hands for the purpose of treatment, it is permissible for him to do so; otherwise, he would be imitating women.
Is it clear?
The Shaykh : ... and the feet and hands; this is what is established from the Messenger (peace be upon him), as a form of perfuming or adornment. However, what is established from him is dyeing the hair. He (peace be upon him) said:
The Jews and the Christians do not dye (their hair), so differ from them.
إن اليهود والنصارى لا يصبغون شعورهم فخالفوهمIs it clear?
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