What is the ruling on dyeing hair according to the Negeri Sembilan fatwa?

Short answer

The Negeri Sembilan fatwa sets out several rulings on hair dyeing.

Negeri SembilanFatwa committee decision

A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.

Authority: Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
Status: Fatwa committee decision
Series: Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
Topic: Dress, Awrah & Adornment

No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.

Summary

The Negeri Sembilan fatwa sets out several rulings on hair dyeing. Dyeing grey hair with any colour other than black is recommended (sunat). Black dye is forbidden (haram), except for jihad purposes or for a wife adorning herself for her husband, which are permissible. Dyeing hair to the point of imitating non-Muslim practices is also forbidden, while whitening hair to look old or to gain social standing is disliked (makruh).

Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.

Mewarna rambut dengan warna hitam kecuali sebagaimana yang dinyatakan dalam perenggan 2 a dan b.

Excerpt from the original fatwa · Negeri Sembilan

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How to cite

Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.

Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Mewarna Rambut”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/mewarna-rambut/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-dyeing-hair-negeri-sembilan/