She had a tattoo out of ignorance of the ruling; is she sinful for it?
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The questioner:
In her other question, she says: When I was young, I had a tattoo put on my face. I did so out of ignorance of its ruling, for I did not know that it is forbidden, and that the one who does it is cursed, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned. What is the ruling on my action? Do I owe an expiation? What do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
If you were ignorant at the time, you are not held accountable. But now that you know, you must not return to such a thing. If it is possible to remove this tattoo by treating it or by going to a doctor to remove its mark, then it is obligatory for you to have it removed.
The questioner:
It is a woman, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is obligatory for her to do so, whether a man or a woman; this is obligatory, and removing the tattoo is required as much as possible. Yes.
In her other question, she says: When I was young, I had a tattoo put on my face. I did so out of ignorance of its ruling, for I did not know that it is forbidden, and that the one who does it is cursed, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned. What is the ruling on my action? Do I owe an expiation? What do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
If you were ignorant at the time, you are not held accountable. But now that you know, you must not return to such a thing. If it is possible to remove this tattoo by treating it or by going to a doctor to remove its mark, then it is obligatory for you to have it removed.
The questioner:
It is a woman, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is obligatory for her to do so, whether a man or a woman; this is obligatory, and removing the tattoo is required as much as possible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5187- وضعت الوشم جهلا منها بالحكم فهل تأثم بذلك؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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