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  1. If the tattoo does not prevent water from reaching the body during ablution (wudu) or ritual bathing (ghusl), then wudu and ghusl are valid. Otherwise, it is necessary to remove it and then perform wudu or ghusl.

    If the tattoo does not prevent water from reaching the body during ablution (wudu) or ritual bathing (ghusl), then wudu and ghusl are valid. Otherwise, it is necessary to remove it and then perform wudu or ghusl.

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  1. Getting tattoos and engraving the body are prohibited and haram in Islam. Therefore, one should never get a tattoo. However, if someone got a tattoo in their childhood or out of ignorance, they should sincerely repent to Allah. If it is possible to remove the tattoo, they should do so through medicaRead more

    Getting tattoos and engraving the body are prohibited and haram in Islam. Therefore, one should never get a tattoo. However, if someone got a tattoo in their childhood or out of ignorance, they should sincerely repent to Allah. If it is possible to remove the tattoo, they should do so through medical treatment. If they sincerely repent, Allah will forgive this sin and grant them entry into Paradise, insha’Allah. In Paradise, the tattoo will naturally disappear.

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  1. There is no explicit verse in the Quran prohibiting tattoos. However, the prohibition is clearly mentioned in the Hadiths. Some references are as follows: Sahih Bukhari, Hadith number: 2086 Sahih Bukhari, Hadith number: 2238 Sahih Bukhari, Hadith number: 5942 Sahih Muslim, Hadith number: 5571 SunanRead more

    There is no explicit verse in the Quran prohibiting tattoos. However, the prohibition is clearly mentioned in the Hadiths. Some references are as follows:

    1. Sahih Bukhari, Hadith number: 2086
    2. Sahih Bukhari, Hadith number: 2238
    3. Sahih Bukhari, Hadith number: 5942
    4. Sahih Muslim, Hadith number: 5571
    5. Sunan an-Nasa’i, Hadith number: 5104
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  1. In the case of temporary tattoos, if it prevent water from reaching the body during ablution (wudu) or bathing (ghusl), then it is necessary to remove it and then perform wudu or ghusl. Furthermore, this method is characteristic of disobedience and should be avoided.

    In the case of temporary tattoos, if it prevent water from reaching the body during ablution (wudu) or bathing (ghusl), then it is necessary to remove it and then perform wudu or ghusl. Furthermore, this method is characteristic of disobedience and should be avoided.

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    In Islam, tattoos are generally considered haram by most scholars. This view is based on Hadith which discourages altering the body permanently. The prohibition stems from beliefs about maintaining the natural creation of Allah and avoiding practices associated with pre-Islamic traditions. However,Read more

    In Islam, tattoos are generally considered haram by most scholars. This view is based on Hadith which discourages altering the body permanently. The prohibition stems from beliefs about maintaining the natural creation of Allah and avoiding practices associated with pre-Islamic traditions. However, opinions may vary slightly among different scholars and communities. Always consult a knowledgeable religious scholar for tattoo-related guidance.

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