WHY DO Somali Men Dye their Beard ???

[Meru]

... honestly speaking this is something most people wonder in Kenya. what does it stand for? allahmdulilllahi !! in Kenya people call them Royco

[Beenaale_No1]

They should die their beard fully grey. That's what I plan to do when I turn 60.

[BlackVelvet]

Because they want to.

They should die their beard fully grey. That's what I plan to do when I turn 60.

Sean Connery style.

[Meru]

Dear Brother and Sister, you are not answering me why they dye their beard to orange, hence the nickname royco that Kenyans call them. please kindly answer me

[gurey25]

Its not a somali thing , its a muslim practice.

[salool]

Because it's sunnah and our prophet csw recommended men dye their beards and hair in henna.

[Advo]

what does royco mean?

[Voltage]

It is Muslim culture. The prophet Muhammad said the best color to dye white or gray hair is "henna" so it is Sunnah (recommended).

[Meru]

i am absolutely perplexed if it is a Muslim thing,why do other musliums like arabs dont do it ?? plus why did the prophet say people to die there hair God created people in his perfect Image and why should they do other cosmetic things,it is against God wish atleast what I know , I thought it is culture thing anyway if it is truly to do with religion I say no need to discuss further because it will bring sensitive issue. anyway thanks dudes

[Voltage]

i am absolutely perplexed if it is a Muslim thing,why do other musliums like arabs dont do it ??

Did you even look at the pics I posted? And God didn't create people in his image, you can't say that. That's just what Greek paganism added on to your religion (their Gods of their fabrication were made in their image).

[Beenaale_No1]

i am absolutely perplexed if it is a Muslim thing,why do other musliums like arabs dont do it ?? plus why did the prophet say people to die there hair God created people in his perfect Image and why should they do other cosmetic things,it is against God wish atleast what I know , I thought it is culture thing anyway if it is truly to do with religion I say no need to discuss further because it will bring sensitive issue. anyway thanks dudes

What does royco mean?

[Meru]

i am absolutely perplexed if it is a Muslim thing,why do other musliums like arabs dont do it ??

Did you even look at the pics I posted? And God didn't create people in his image, you can't say that. That's just what Greek paganism added on to your religion (their Gods of their fabrication were made in their image).

now I see I posted before I read your post thanks for that. anyway am not afraid to say I highly find major flaws in Islam, man was born to be proud of his image of his creation, any make up from what one is created with is sin,shows that you are not proud of yourself!! honestly am sorry if am worked up, I just thought its just culture BUT NEVER to do with religion.

[BlackVelvet]

Royco is food spice. Kinda like Knorr.

[Voltage]

now I see I posted before I read your post thanks for that. anyway am not afraid to say I highly find major flaws in Islam, man was born to be proud of his image of his creation, any make up from what one is created with is sin,shows that you are not proud of yourself!! honestly am sorry if am worked up, I just thought its just culture BUT NEVER to do with religion.

It is a major flaw for Christians cuz they think they were made in "God's image" (Muslims consider this blasphemy). Still you are right generally Muslims are supposed to show satisfication with the form given to them by God but specific recommendation from the prophet supersedes generalities because the prophet never recommended or did anything not recommended or given permission by God. There is no contradiction.

[Meru]

They are called Royco simply because the orange beard resembles the royco spicy mix that is used to cook food. now this started because many kenyans dont know what is used for dying the beard and kids playing and growing up used to think its royco, so hence the name royco, so if one is seen with a beard like that people just call him royco