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Hukum Pemakaian Inai Bercorak Mengikut Syarak
What is the Islamic ruling on wearing patterned henna for women and men?
Short answer
Women, whether married or unmarried, are permitted to apply henna on the 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
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- 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 the hands and feet as long as it does not cause fitnah. It is limited to the wrists and ankles, and the colour must not be permanent like a tattoo or contain any doubtful elements. Leaf and plant designs are allowed, while animal patterns, symbols of deities or other teachings, and any depiction contrary to Islamic law are prohibited. Men are not permitted to apply henna on the hands and feet, 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.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Hukum Pemakaian Inai Bercorak Mengikut Syarak”, 2 October 2009. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-pemakaian-inai-bercorak-mengikut-syarak. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-wearing-patterned-henna-islam/