FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
IRSYAD HUKUM KE-157: HUKUM LELAKI MEMAKAI INAI
What is the ruling on men wearing henna, including grooms at wedding ceremonies?
Short answer
Men are not permitted to apply henna to their hands or feet, because henna is regarded as women's adornment and men are forbidden from imitating women.
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
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Men are not permitted to apply henna to their hands or feet, because henna is regarded as women's adornment and men are forbidden from imitating women. This applies whether it is for a wedding or any other purpose of beautification. An exception is made when henna is used for medical treatment. Applying henna to a man's hair is not a problem, as there is a hadith permitting it.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, tidak boleh bagi lelaki untuk berinai samaada bagi tujuan perkahwinan ataupun selainnya atas dasar berhias, agar nampak cantik dan sebagainya melainkan untuk tujuan berubat
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 KE-157: HUKUM LELAKI MEMAKAI INAI”, 14 December 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/1043-irsyad-al-fatwa-ke-157-hukum-lelaki-memakai-inai. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-men-wearing-henna/