What is the ruling on applying kohl?
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Question:
Is applying kohl to the eyes a recommended practice? Or what is it?
Answer:
Yes, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to apply kohl. Applying kohl is a recommended practice. Yes, and it is best to use antimony. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. Some doctors these days say that this kohl—even if it is made of antimony—harms the eyes. It seems they are ignoring what came from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding kohl. What is your guidance for our specialized brothers in ophthalmology, specifically regarding kohl? May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh: The one who said this is wrong, even if he is a doctor. Kohl does not harm if it is pure, clean antimony. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 3495Hasan (Darussalam) Therefore, the one who says that it harms the vision has a weak and rejected statement. The truth is that it causes hair to grow and clarifies the vision; it is beneficial, specifically the well-known antimony.
As for other types that may cause harm, which doctors know about, that is a different matter. But the well-known antimony causes hair to grow and clarifies the vision, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Is applying kohl to the eyes a recommended practice? Or what is it?
Answer:
Yes, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to apply kohl. Applying kohl is a recommended practice. Yes, and it is best to use antimony. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. Some doctors these days say that this kohl—even if it is made of antimony—harms the eyes. It seems they are ignoring what came from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding kohl. What is your guidance for our specialized brothers in ophthalmology, specifically regarding kohl? May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh: The one who said this is wrong, even if he is a doctor. Kohl does not harm if it is pure, clean antimony. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
You should use antimony, for it improves the eyesight and makes the hair (eyelashes) grow.
عليكم بالإثمد؛ فإنه يجلو البصر، وينبت الشعرAs for other types that may cause harm, which doctors know about, that is a different matter. But the well-known antimony causes hair to grow and clarifies the vision, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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