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Applying mehndi on the hands and feet

· 16 Muharram 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Applying mehndi on the hands and feet is sunnah for women?

Answer

We know about the hands being sunnat. We are not aware of it being applied to the feet.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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