Henna Beard

So what is the deal with Muslims and the red beard thing? 

In many Muslim countries it is more than a fad for usually older men to dye their beards red using a concoction made from the henna tree.  And women will often get tattoos, especially for various wedding celebrations, using a paste made of henna dye.  It has become an artsy fad for women around the globe aside from the religious aspect.  The U.S. FDA however does not approve henna for direct application for a number of health and allergic related reasons.

Of course Islam has lots of rules and traditions that go with this but it is claimed that Muhammad actually used henna to dye his beard as well so if you want to follow the example of the prophet you can put on the Irish red beard and become quite the exalted picture of holiness.

In the west however you are likely to be thought of as an eccentric weirdo.  If someone so identifies with the prophet as to want to copy his beard, what is next kill a few infidels?