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Applying henna to the head does not invalidate Wudu'  Q: If a woman performs Wudu' (ablution), applies henna (a plant that produces a reddish-orange dye) to her head and then offers Salah (Prayer), is her Salah valid or not? When her Wudu' is invalidated by any means, must she wipe over the henna or wash her hair first and then perform Wudu'? A: Using henna on the head does not invalidate Wudu' if she has already performed it. There is no harm in wiping over her head if it has henna or bandages over it while performing minor Taharah (ritual purification) [e.g. Ablution. Ed.]However, in Ghusl (ritual bath), a woman should pour water over her head three times; it is not enough to wipe it. It was authentically reported in the Sahih (authentic) Book of Muslim  on the authority of Um Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she said, "O, Messenger of Allah! I have braided hair. Should I unfasten it to perform Ghusl after Janabah (major ritual impurity related to sexual discharge) and menstruation?" He said, "No, you do not have to. It is sufficient to pour water over your head three times, and thus you will be Tahir (ritually pure)." If she unfastens her hair in Ghusl after menstruation, this will be even better, according to other Hadiths that were mentioned in this matter.May Allah grant us success. |
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