FatwaNegeri SembilanDress, Awrah & Adornment
Pemakaian Inai Bercorak Mengikut Syarak
What is the ruling on wearing patterned henna for women and men in Islam?
Short answer
Women, whether married or unmarried, are permitted to apply henna on their hands and feet as long as it does not cause fitnah.
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
Women, whether married or unmarried, are permitted to apply henna on their hands and feet as long as it does not cause fitnah. It is limited to the wrists and ankles, using a non-permanent colour unlike a tattoo, free from impurities and harmful substances. Leaf and plant motifs are allowed, while animal designs, symbols of deities or other religions, and any imagery contrary to Islamic law are prohibited. For men, henna on the hands and feet is not permitted except for medical purposes.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pemakaian inai pada kedua tangan dan kaki adalah diharuskan bagi wanita sama ada yang telah berkahwin atau belum selagi mana tidak menimbulkan fitnah.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Pemakaian Inai Bercorak Mengikut Syarak”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/pemakaian-inai-bercorak-mengikut-syarak/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-patterned-henna-in-islam/