Question
Reference number: 558651 | Clothing and Accessories Legislations | Dec. 18, 2018
What is the ruling on eyebrow tattoo to hide a defect in eyebrows?
Answer
Praise Be to Allah and Peace Be Upon His Messenger.
Originally, the prophet (PBUH) said: “Allah has cursed those women who tattooed themselves, the women who remove their eyebrows, the women who make spaces between their teeth for beautification changing What Allah has created.” Related by Muslim
Eyebrow tattoo is used either to change Allah’s creation or to treat a defect. If it is used for the latter reason (treating a defect), and if it does not prevent water from reaching the skin while performing ablution or taking the purity shower, then it is allowed. The excuse here is that it is considered as a form of treatment. However, if it is performed because of vanity and to change the creation, then it is forbidden. It is one of the deeds that Muslims are not allowed to do. Allah says: “Allah cursed him. And he (Satan) said: I will take an appointed portion of Your slaves. * Verily, I will mislead them, and surely I will arouse in them false desires; and certainly, I will order them to slit the ears of cattle, and in deed I will order them to change the nature created by Allah. And whoever takes Satan as a protector or helper instead of Allah has surely suffered a manifest loss.” An-Nisa’: 118-119