Ruling on the Removal of Tattoos
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Question:
A woman was tattooed when she was young, and she is now in her sixties. The tattoo is small and barely visible. Is it obligatory for her to have it removed through a surgical procedure, or how do you advise her? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not obligatory for her to do so, and the sin is on the one who did it, if he was of age to understand; because tattooing is not permissible, and she did not do it herself, rather it was done to her, so she owes nothing, and praise be to Allah. If it were easy to remove it... it would not cause harm or hardship, and that would be good. But if its removal involves surgery and hardship, then there is no need for it. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
A woman was tattooed when she was young, and she is now in her sixties. The tattoo is small and barely visible. Is it obligatory for her to have it removed through a surgical procedure, or how do you advise her? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not obligatory for her to do so, and the sin is on the one who did it, if he was of age to understand; because tattooing is not permissible, and she did not do it herself, rather it was done to her, so she owes nothing, and praise be to Allah. If it were easy to remove it... it would not cause harm or hardship, and that would be good. But if its removal involves surgery and hardship, then there is no need for it. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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