What is the ruling on tattooing?
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Question:
This person is asking about the ruling on tattooing. Tattooing on the skin involves scraping the skin and then placing something like kohl or other substances in it, so that the color remains in the skin.
Answer:
It is haram (forbidden) and a major sin, because it is a change of the creation of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who tattoos and the one who gets tattooed. It is among the major sins. If this is found in a person and he repents to Allah, he should work to remove it. He goes to the doctor or the hospital, and they work to remove it if possible. If it is not possible, he repents to Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and that is sufficient, if Allah wills.
This person is asking about the ruling on tattooing. Tattooing on the skin involves scraping the skin and then placing something like kohl or other substances in it, so that the color remains in the skin.
Answer:
It is haram (forbidden) and a major sin, because it is a change of the creation of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who tattoos and the one who gets tattooed. It is among the major sins. If this is found in a person and he repents to Allah, he should work to remove it. He goes to the doctor or the hospital, and they work to remove it if possible. If it is not possible, he repents to Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and that is sufficient, if Allah wills.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الوشم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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