Ruling on Filing Teeth
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Question:
May Allah reward you. The questioner says: Shaykh, regarding the repair and filing of teeth for cosmetic purposes, is there anything in the Shari'ah about this?
Answer:
If the teeth have a defect or a flaw, there is nothing wrong with repairing and treating them. However, if they are sound, it is not permissible to intervene in them by filing them or doing anything else. Yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the women who file their teeth for mourning. Yes.
May Allah reward you. The questioner says: Shaykh, regarding the repair and filing of teeth for cosmetic purposes, is there anything in the Shari'ah about this?
Answer:
If the teeth have a defect or a flaw, there is nothing wrong with repairing and treating them. However, if they are sound, it is not permissible to intervene in them by filing them or doing anything else. Yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the women who file their teeth for mourning. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم برد الأسنان - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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