Is hennah tattoos haram for men?

· 22 Ramadan 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 4328English

Question

Is hennah tattoos haram for men because tatoos are haram because they are permanent and change the skin but hennah tattoos are not permanent and go away.

Answer

Tattoos are prohibited for males even though they are temporary.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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