What is the sunnah for men regarding the use of surma/kohl? Is this a medication or for beautification?
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What is the sunnah for men regarding the use of surma/kohl? Is this a medication or for beautification?
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It was the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) to apply Surmah every night in both eyes.
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) advised, ?Use Ismid (antimony) as that grows the eyelashes and improves the sight.? (Bukhari)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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