Can I colour my hair darkish brown to hide my grey hair as black is not allowed using colours instead of henna?

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Q: Can I colour my hair darkish brown to hide my grey hair as black is not allowed using colours instead of henna?

A. It is permissible to dye the hair. Do not use black dye, as this is forbidden. Also, do not use dye which contains Haraam ingredients. (Bahrur Raa’iq V8 P208). 

Moulana Yusuf Laher
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