Colour

Is Henna halal?

Henna: Halal. Natural plant dye used for hair coloring and body decoration (mehndi). Widely used across the Muslim world.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Henna: Halal. Natural plant dye used for hair coloring and body decoration (mehndi). Widely used across the Muslim world.

What the sources say

Halal. Natural plant dye used for hair coloring and body decoration (mehndi). Widely used across the Muslim world.
Verified Halal Dried and powdered leaves of Lawsonia inermis HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NameHenna
Also on labels aslawsone, lawsonia inermis, mehndi
Additive classColour
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Henna halal?

Henna is classified as Verified halal. Henna: Halal. Natural plant dye used for hair coloring and body decoration (mehndi). Widely used across the Muslim world.

Is Henna halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Henna is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Henna called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: lawsone, lawsonia inermis, mehndi.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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