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Husband drawing inanimate pictures on his wife's body

· 30 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I would like to ask that if a husband with a ball pen or marker makes a love sign or writes something or draws an inanimate picture on the body of a wife, will that be counted a tatoo.

It is just for the husband and wife to see and not others. It is not a permanent picture, it is removed when taken a bath. Is it permissible?

Answer

This does not conform to the Islamic teachings and Islamic culture and it also resembles the actions of people who put tattoos on their bodies. Hence, a believer should refrain from this.

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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