Is one allowed to wear fake eyelashes?

Published as Wearing fake eye lashes

· 15 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is one allowed to wear fake eyelashes?

Answer

Wearing fake eyelashes is a form of deception. Also, according to some medical experts, the adhesive used to glue the eyelashes on the eyelid may be harmful, hence we advise abstention.

Answered by
Mufti Mohammed Desai
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