What is the ruling on the prayer of one who has a tattoo in the shape of a bird on his hand?

Question:
I have a tattoo on my hand, and it is the image of a bird. Does this harm the worship? And what is obligatory to do when it is difficult to remove?

Answer:
One who has a tattoo on his hand or on his cheeks owes nothing regarding this; the sin is upon the one who did it to him from among his family, because he did not do it himself; it was done to him because of his youth. But if he is able to remove it by a method that does not harm him, through doctors and surgeons, or by any means, he should do so. As for if he is not able, then he owes nothing: [al-Taghabun:16], whether the tattoo is wounds—scratches—or the image of a bird, or an insect, or anything else. If he is able to remove it by any means, it is obligatory for him to remove it by something if he is able to do so, without great harm. But if there is harm in it and he is not able: , and perhaps this is sufficient.
May Allah grant success to everyone, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.