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Performing wudhu with tattoos on one's body

· 26 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Before becoming a Muslim I made some tattoos on my body. Will my wudhu be valid with the tattoos and is it necessary for me to try to remove it? Removing tattoos can be very painful and laser treatment is very expensive.

Answer

The wudhu is valid.

You should try your best to remove it.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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