The Ruling on a Man Using Henna

Question:
Is it permissible for a man to apply henna, and was this found in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions?

Answer:
Henna is part of women’s attire, not men’s. However, if there is a need for it as a medicine for his feet, or elsewhere as a medicine, in a way that does not involve imitating women, then there is no harm in using it as a medicine. Otherwise, it is part of women’s attire and women’s custom. But if it is found in a country where both men and women use it, and it does not involve imitating them in a specific characteristic—meaning, it is part of their custom and they use it—then there is no imitation, just as they use the usual clothing that women and men are accustomed to wearing in the prayer hall and elsewhere.

The intended meaning : If something is found in a country that everyone is accustomed to, and it is not specific to men nor specific to women, such as a silver ring, or something like the prayer mats, or things that everyone is accustomed to that do not involve imitation. Yes.

The presenter : May Allah bless you, may Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.