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Fatwa CenterRuling on men wearing henna on wedding night
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Is it permissible for me to apply henna to my palms on my wedding night? It is a tradition in the place where I live. Please advise!
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.
Using henna is recommended for women. However, a man should not use it unless it is for medicinal purposes. The use of it by men for other purposes involves imitation of women, and it is no obscurity that a severe warning was handed down concerning this. It was narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas 
that he said: "The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, cursed men who imitate women and women who imitate men." [Al-Bukhari]
You are not permitted to use henna under the argument that it is a tradition in the place where you live. Following a tradition which contravenes the religion of Allaah Almighty is vain. So, you have to give up this matter in order to avoid the consequent threat. Also, you should be a role model for those who want to avoid doing what Allaah Almighty has forbidden. You will receive a reward similar to that of all those who act like you and you will also be rewarded for helping to eliminate this heinous innovation.
Allaah Knows best.
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