Rulings on Appearance

Loans for Dental Work: Medical Necessity or Not?

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Loans for Dental Work: Medical Necessity or Not? QuestionWhat is the ruling on loans specifically for dental work like getting wisdom teeth removed, braces, etc.? Would it be permissible out of necessity? Jazakallah khair. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. General Ruling on Loans with Interest The Qur’an prohibits … Read more

Can a Muslim women wear perfume?

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QuestionSalam respected Imam, is it permissible for a woman to wear perfume in public? I have heard it is impermissible. What if she would otherwise smell bad due to heat and sweating or some other cause? JazakAllahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. General Ruling on Women Wearing Perfume … Read more

Can I beautify my nose during medical required surgery?

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QuestionIs it permissible to have rhinoplasty if it will make the nose more beautiful, provided there was a medical issue that required surgery in the first place? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Principle: Limiting the Surgery to the Actual Need Corrective surgery in Islam is permissible when there is … Read more

Is hijab mandatory? What is the evidence?

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Question A lot of Muslim girls say that the Qur’an does not mention covering the head directly. They quote the verses about drawing the veil over the bosoms and use this as an argument that covering the head (hijab) is not mandatory. Please give advice with Qur’an and Hadith. Answer 1. Qur’an Evidence Together, these … Read more

What is the ruling on men wearing jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings?

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Question:What is the ruling on men wearing jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Jewelry for men falls under the category of zina (adornment), and the rulings regarding it are based on clear prophetic texts, as well as the guidelines established by the scholars. First: Evidence from the Sunnah The Prophet ﷺ … Read more

Can prayer be performed wearing tight or modern clothing?

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Question: Can prayer be performed wearing tight or modern clothing? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. Covering the ʿawrah is a condition for the validity of ṣalāh according to all four madhāhib. Allah says: … Read more

Can I pluck, shave, dye, or cut/trim my eyebrows?

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Question: I know plucking the eyebrows is haram. Can I shave, dye them blonde, or cut/trim them? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The ruling on plucking the eyebrows The prohibition of plucking the eyebrows is established in the authentic Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has cursed the woman who plucks eyebrows and the … Read more

Can I tattoo my eyebrows?

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Question: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I would like to ask about the ruling on a cosmetic procedure called ombré powder brows for a woman who has a scar in her eyebrow area where hair no longer grows. This procedure is not for beautification of the entire eyebrow, but specifically to cover the scar … Read more

Is shaving the beard makruh?

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Question: We all know growing a beard is the way of the prophet and the Sahaba. However I’ve heard people saying that there’s a Shafii opinion that sates “shaving the beard completely is only makruh, not haram” is this a valid opinion? Jazakallah khair Answer: Salām ʿAlaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh, Jazākum Allāhu khayran for … Read more