YOU NEED TO KNOW {Q&A ON ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE}

CLOTHING AND ADORNMENT....

1. Q: What is the sharia ruling concerning going to extremes in beautification by changing what Allah has created?

A: Islam denounces such excesses in beautifying oneself as require altering ones physical features. The Quran considers such alterations as inspired by Satan, who { will command them (his devotees) to change what Allah has created Quran: 4: 119} Allah has created us so beautifully, so there is no need to alter what he has created. And, Allah knows best.

2. Q: What are the things required in the muslim womans dress?

A: The following things are required in the muslim womans dress:

1.It must cover all her body, yet scholars have differed concerning the covering of the face and the two hands; some say they must be covered as well while some others maintain otherwise.

2.The muslim womans dress must not be an adornment in its own right.

3.It must be thick so that it doesnt reveal what is beneath it.

4.It must be neither incensed nor perfumed.

5.It must not resemble the dresses of disbelieving women.

6.It must not be a dress of distinction ,i.e, a dress which is worn for the sake of ostentation, pride, and fame. And, Allah knows best.

3. Q: What is the sharia ruling concerning tattooing, shortening the teeth, and undergoing surgery for beautification:

A: The messenger of Allah(PBUH) cursed the person who tattoos and the person who is tattooed, the person who shortens teeth and the one whose teeth are shortened.

As for cutting or shortening the teeth, the prophet(PBUH) cursed both the men and the women who do it and the women who request it. If a man does it, he incurs even a greater curse. Similarly, the prophet(PBUH) prohibited widening the spaces between the teeth. It has been narrated that he(PBUH) cursed women who widen the gaps between their own or others teeth for the sake of beauty, changing what Allah has created.

As far as beautification surgeries(known as plastic surgeries) are concerned, some scholars are of the opinion that it may happen that a person has an unusual physical defect which attracts the attention of others to the point of inflicting physical and psychological pain every time he meets people. In this case, he may treat the defect and thus alleviate the embarrassment which made his life miserable. Allah the Most Merciful has imposed no hardship on us in religion. Thus, it is the not permissible to undergo any surgery for the sake of beautification unless it is needed to eliminate pain or distress in the meaning expressed above. And, Allah knows best.

4. Q: What is the sharia ruling concerning plucking of eyebrows?

A: One of the extremes of beautification prohibited by Islam in nams, which means removing the hair of eyebrows by plucking in order to thin or shape them. The Prophet (PBUH) cursed both the women who do the plucking and those who have done it.

According to some Hanbalis, if the husband approves of it, the removal of facial hair (other than that of the eyebrows) and the use of powder, creams, and other beauty aids are permitted to women, as this is part of feminine adornment. It has been narrated that once a woman asked Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, What if a woman removes the hair from her forehead to please her husband? Aishah replied,remove what is harmful from yourselves (you women) whenever possible. And Allah knows best.

5. Q: What is the sharia ruling concerning wigs and hairpieces?

A: The addition of other hair, real or artificial, to ones own hair- which is normally done by wearing wigs and hairpieces- is forbidden in Islam. It has been narrated by the authority of Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, and others that the messenger of Allah(PBUH) cursed the wasilah and the mustawsilah. Wasilah denotes the woman whose profession is making wigs and hairpieces, mustawsilah is a woman who uses them. Men are prohibited such things to an even greater degree. And, Allah knows best.

6. Q: What is the sharia ruling concerning dyeing the hair?

A: This is an aspect of beautification which relates to dyeing the grey hair of the head or beard. It has been narrated by Al-Bukhari on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the prophet (PBUH) said;

Jews and Christians do not dye their hair, so be different from them.

This is not a command but only a recommendation, as is evident from the actions of the companions, such as Abu Bakr and Umar, who used to dye their hair, while others, such as Ali, Ubayy Ibn kab, and Anas did not.

Still, it should be known that if a man is of a very advanced age, with white hair and beard, it would be hardly appropriate for him to use black dye, as on seeing the snow-white hair of the aged father of Abu-Bakr, the prophet (PBUH) said, Change this but, avoid black. On the other hand, Az-Zhur said We dyed our hair black when the face looked young, but discarded it when the face became wrinkled and the teeth decayed. And, Allah knows best.

7 .Q: What is the sharia ruling concerning keeping of statues in the muslim home?

A: Islam has prohibited the keeping of statues in the muslim home. By statues is meant complete, solid figures which have not been disfigured or otherwise defaced. Their presence in a house is considered sufficient to drive away angels, who represent Allahs mercy and His pleasure, as the Messenger of Allah(PBUH) said;

Assuredly angels do not enter a house in which there are statues (or figures).

Also, according to the commentary of scholars, a person who keeps statues in house is similar to unbelievers who keep and venerate idols in their home. And, Allah knows best.

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