Is a woman's ablution valid if henna prevents water from reaching only the front of her head?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If henna forms an insulating layer on the hair that prevents water from reaching it, then ablution (wudu') is not valid with it, and it must be removed according to the majority of scholars who hold the view that wiping the entire head is obligatory. This opinion is more cautious. As for those who permit wiping only part of the head, they see no harm in it. However, if the henna does not form an insulating layer, then it is permissible to wipe over it.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/60079
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 60079
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy