Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

I know that it is haraam to get a tattoo. But what should a person do if he receieved it before becoming Muslim.

· 8 Muharram 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 8113English

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I know that it is haraam to get a tattoo. But what should a person do if he receieved it before becoming Muslim.

Answer

All efforts should be made to remove it.

However, if that is not possible, then there is nothing wrong. Sincere repentance should be made.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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