What is the ruling on using nutmeg on hair?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The apparent meaning of the jurists' statements is that nutmeg is pure, and it is permissible to use it externally on the body, because it is a solid and not a liquid. Only the intoxicating amount of it is forbidden to consume, while a small amount intended for medicinal purposes or for scenting is not forbidden.
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