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AL-KAFI #2026: HUKUM MELUNTURKAN WARNA RAMBUT (BLEACHING)
What is the ruling on bleaching hair, whether or not it is followed by hair dye?
Short answer
Bleaching hair that is still black without any need is regarded as wasteful and excessive adornment (tabarruj), and it risks imitating undesirable foreign lifestyles (tasyabbuh).
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Bleaching hair that is still black without any need is regarded as wasteful and excessive adornment (tabarruj), and it risks imitating undesirable foreign lifestyles (tasyabbuh). This differs from applying henna to grey hair, which aims to cover the effects of ageing. The fatwa advises avoiding it under the principle of blocking the means to wrongdoing (sadd al-dhari'ah), even if the product is halal and harmless. Where there is a genuine need, such as medical treatment, covering a defect or premature greying, it is allowed in moderation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perbuatan ini wajar ditinggalkan untuk menjaga diri daripada meniru gaya dan budaya luar yang tidak baik sekalipun produk bleach rambut itu diperbuat daripada bahan yang halal dan tidak memudaratkan diri.
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. “AL-KAFI #2026: HUKUM MELUNTURKAN WARNA RAMBUT (BLEACHING)”, 21 April 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/6220-al-kafi-2026-hukum-melunturkan-warna-rambut-bleaching. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-bleaching-hair/