Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Applying Mehndi On A Non-Muslim At The Time Of Diwali

· 28 Rabiʻ II 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If a lady applies mehndi as an occupation, will it be permissible for her to apply on non-Muslim woman for Diwali?

Answer

The lady applying Mehndi offers a service to the public where she applies Mehndi for clients and charges a fee in return. She should simply offer this service to all (Muslim and Non-Muslim clients) without posing any unnecessary questions to them, such as enquiring if there is a particular event or occasion (such as diwali, etc) taking place. By doing so, her business will in order and permissible.

Approved by
Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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