Using black mehndi
Question
Can you please tell if I can put black mehndi on my hair? Is it not allowed in Islam?
Answer
Colours that pious and upright Muslim women use should be used.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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