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Is it permissible for men to use kajal?

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· 20 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for men to use kajal?

Answer

If the kajal is used for medicinal purposes then it is permissible provided the kajal does not have any haraam or impure ingredient. If it is only for cosmetic reasons then men should avoid this.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

أَوَمَن يُنَشَّأُ فِي الْحِلْيَةِ وَهُوَ فِي الْخِصَامِ غَيْرُ مُبِينٍ ﴿الزخرف: ١٨﴾

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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