Is the prohibition for using black dye only for men?

Q: I heard that prohibition of coloring the hair black is only for men, not for women. Is this correct?

A: This is incorrect. The prohibition is for both, men and women.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)