There is a new mendhi people are using for their nails, it contains a terrible smell, something like tabacco mendhi are we allowed to use it or not
Question
The colour of the mendhi is beautiful but the smell is terrible and it only last for a week
Answer
The use of Mendhi for women on their nails and hands is not only permissible, but it is also preferable. However, if you are uncomfortable with the smell of this specific type of Mendhi, then you may leave it out and use whatever you are comfortable with.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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