The ruling on applying henna to the hands and feet for a man
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Question:
Is there any evidence that forbids applying kohl to the eyes and henna to the hands and feet for a man? Knowing that the intention behind applying it is not to imitate women, but rather it is a custom.
Answer:
A believer must not imitate women, neither in henna nor in anything else. Even if it is a custom, he is not permitted to do what would make him imitate women; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the men who imitate women, and he cursed the women who imitate men.
As for kohl, there is nothing wrong with it; because it is prescribed for men and women alike. So, for him to apply kohl to his eyes is permissible. Kohl is a pleasant and beneficial substance, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to apply kohl, so there is nothing wrong with that.
Is there any evidence that forbids applying kohl to the eyes and henna to the hands and feet for a man? Knowing that the intention behind applying it is not to imitate women, but rather it is a custom.
Answer:
A believer must not imitate women, neither in henna nor in anything else. Even if it is a custom, he is not permitted to do what would make him imitate women; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the men who imitate women, and he cursed the women who imitate men.
As for kohl, there is nothing wrong with it; because it is prescribed for men and women alike. So, for him to apply kohl to his eyes is permissible. Kohl is a pleasant and beneficial substance, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to apply kohl, so there is nothing wrong with that.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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