FatwaFederal TerritoriesPurification (Taharah)
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE – 419: ADAKAH TONIK RAMBUT MENGHALANG AIR UNTUK SAMPAI KE ANGGOTA WUDUK?
Does hair tonic prevent water from reaching the scalp, and is ablution still valid?
Short answer
Oily or non-oily hair tonic is not regarded as a barrier to water reaching the head, so the ablution remains valid.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Purification (Taharah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Oily or non-oily hair tonic is not regarded as a barrier to water reaching the head, so the ablution remains valid. If the product is a gel or semi-solid such as pomade that forms a hard layer blocking water, the layer must be removed and the hair washed before performing ablution. Using alcohol-containing grooming products is permissible, though choosing alcohol-free products is closer to the quality of wara' (prudence).
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jika jenis berminyak dan tak berminyak (oily & non-oily hair tonic), maka ia tidak dianggap sebagai penghalang air untuk sampai ke anggota kepala.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE – 419: ADAKAH TONIK RAMBUT MENGHALANG AIR UNTUK SAMPAI KE ANGGOTA WUDUK?”, 14 February 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4185-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-419-adakah-tonik-rambut-menghalang-air-untuk-sampai-ke-anggota-wuduk. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/does-hair-tonic-block-water-ablution/