Are we allowed to dye our hair?
Dyeing hair is permissible in Islam, and there are several hadiths that discuss this practice. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ stated: The Jews and Christians do not dye, so differ from them and dye your hair.
Sunan an-Nasa'i 48:32 This encourages Muslims to dye their hair as a means of distinguishing themselves from those who do not.
Additionally, in the context of specific dyes, it is reported that I asked Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him) about dyeing the hair. He said, 'The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), al-Husayn ibn Ali, and Abu Ja'far (peace be upon them) dyed with katam (a dark dye).'
Al-Kafi 8:235 This indicates that using particular dyes, such as katam, is part of the Sunnah as practiced by the Prophet and the Imams.
Therefore, dyeing hair is allowed, and there are various methods and colors that can be used, as long as they do not imitate the specific styles or practices of non-Muslims.
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Sunan an-Nasa'i 48:32
Sunan an-Nasa'i · Book 48, Hadith 32 · Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, 'The Jews and Christians do not dye, so differ from them and dye your hair.'
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Al-Kafi 8:235
Al-Kafi · Book 8, Hadith 235 · Narrated by Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him)
I asked Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him) about dyeing the hair. He said, "The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), al-Husayn ibn Ali, and Abu Ja'far (peace be upon them) dyed with katam (a dark dye)."
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