𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (268)

Impermissiblity of Exposing One's Awrah During Henna Application And Using Substances That Hinder Water from Reaching the Skin Question: There is a woman who works in applying henna designs on the hands and feet of women, and everyone prefers using خضاب (a type of dye) over henna. Is she committing a sin if she uses خضاب, and is it permissible for her to apply it up to the thigh, given that she has no other means to support her family except through this work? Sheikh ’Adnān Al-Maṣqari ḥafidhahullāh: The answer is that some types of body arts are permissible, while others are intermixed (with other substances). It is not permissible for a woman to dye her sister's hands and feet with anything that prevents water from reaching the body, whether it is خضاب or henna. There are substances that come in small containers, such as Tynor or similar products, which, when mixed with henna or خضاب, form a barrier that prevents water from contacting the skin. The use of such substances is not permissible. As for black خضاب or natural henna that does not form a barrier, it is permissible. Additionally, for a woman to work from home in this capacity is acceptable. However, exposing the thighs, back, abdomen, and some women even reveal their 'awrah, whether minor or major. Yes, this happens. Therefore, she should decline such requests, stating, "Sorry, go to someone else. I don't want my earnings to be haram or questionable. I cannot bear to look at what is prohibited." It is not permissible for her to expose her 'awrah. @womensbenefits