Is it permissible to use black chemical henna that is harmful to the body, taking into account that some governments prohibit its use due to the health damages it causes?
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The basic ruling regarding women using henna is permissibility. However, if a type of henna is medically proven to be harmful, its use becomes prohibited. Black henna has not been scientifically proven to be harmful, and the reference for this matter is to specialists.
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