Is it permissible to dye hair black due to damage that has afflicted the hair, knowing that it was black except for a very few strands?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It has been previously clarified that dyeing hair black is forbidden for both men and women, and the preponderant opinion is that dyeing hair black is forbidden for everyone, married or unmarried. Therefore, it is not permissible for you to dye these strands of hair black, but you have the flexibility to dye them with other colors.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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