Is dyeing hair black permissible for someone who suffers from premature graying at an early age, knowing that it causes embarrassment?
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Dyeing hair black is a point of contention among scholars. The majority consider it disliked (), while the Shafi'is deem it forbidden (), and this is the relied-upon opinion for . Some early Muslims (Salaf) and scholars, including Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, Al-, and Al-Husayn, permitted it, given the clear absence of the deceitful intent (tadlis) when it comes to young people. And for them, there is ample room in the of most scholars. However, if a young person were to dye their white hair with a color other than black, such as henna or katam, it would be more preferable and better.
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