FatwaSarawakDress, Awrah & Adornment
HUKUM PEMAKAIAN INAI BERCORAK MENGIKUT SYARAK
What is the Islamic ruling on wearing patterned henna for women and men?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that women, whether married or unmarried, may wear 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
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that women, whether married or unmarried, may wear henna on their hands and feet as long as it does not cause fitnah. It is limited to the wrists and ankles, the colour must not be permanent, and it must not contain doubtful elements. Leaf and plant designs are permitted, while animal motifs, 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 allowed, except on some fingers for a bridegroom during the wedding ceremony and 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 Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM PEMAKAIAN INAI BERCORAK MENGIKUT SYARAK”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-pemakaian-inai-bercorak-mengikut-syarak. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-wearing-patterned-henna-in-islam/