Is it permissible for men or women to use black Henna hair dye?

Is it permissible for men or women to use Black Henna hair dye?

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

According to Shari’ah, it is not permissible for men and women to apply pure black dye including black henna dye. All other dyes besides pure black are permissible.[1]

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Ismail Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa
Durban, South Africa

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.