Making Masah on the tape applied over Mehndi
Question
When a female applies mehndi (henna), a tape is sometimes placed on the mehndi so that it properly sets and dries. Can she make Masah on the tape and read her salaah?
Answer
In general, it is permissible to make masah over plasters, bandages or casts that are used for medical purposes if removing them would cause hardship or delay healing. However, the case of tape used for mehndi (henna) application is different, as it is not a medical necessity.
The primary ruling is that water must directly touch the skin and nails during wudhu for it to be valid. The tape used for mehndi is a temporary, non-essential covering that can be easily removed.
Therefore, it is not permissible to make masah over tape used for mehndi application. The skin and nails must be washed for Wudhu. [Hindiyyah 1:35]
A woman must schedule her Mendhi application at a time when it will not interfere with her Salaah.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Moosa Salie, Mufti Taahir Hansa
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