Is makeup haram to wear?
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There are already discussions about this matter, like:
http://www.islamicboard.com/worship...haram-halal.html?highlight=makeup+haram+halal
http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134325682-haraam-wear-natural.html?highlight=make-up
http://www.islamicboard.com/worship...haram-halal.html?highlight=makeup+haram+halal
http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134325682-haraam-wear-natural.html?highlight=make-up
Like a lot of the 'fringe' questions where there's not a lot of clear directives to consider, I always go back to the real intention of doing, or wanting to do whatever it is. What IS the intention. Don't kid yourself.
If you are uncertain and feel not right, then leave it. That is waswas.
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If you are uncertain and feel not right, then leave it. That is waswas.
eace:Like a lot of the 'fringe' questions where there's not a lot of clear directives to consider, I always go back to the real intention of doing, or wanting to do whatever it is. What IS the intention. Don't kid yourself.
If you are uncertain and feel not right, then leave it. That is waswas.
Exactly [emoji5]️ thank you !
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Assalaamu alaikum Asha,
(smile) This question about makeup pops up quite often. Basically, I think it's important to look at what cosmetics do. Then it becomes easier to answer the question of should we wear it.
Essentially, by making your eyes appear larger, and making your cheeks and lips redder, cosmetics simulate sexual arousal in a woman. They also make a woman look younger, healthier and more fertile, traits that other women admire (twinkle. And we do like to compare well with other women!)… but also traits that are sexually attractive to men.
So my question to you Asha would be: knowing that wearing cosmetics make you look like you are sexually aroused… would you want to go out looking like this? Or would you prefer only your husband see you in this state? And do you want to attract men in general to you… or just your husband?
Unless the cosmetics themselves are harmful, either to you or to an another (such as an unborn or breastfed child… and some substances can be harmful- be careful), I don't think that the products themselves are haraam. But just as sexuality is limited in Islam to marital partners, so I personally believe that the use of sexual enhancers such as cosmetics should be limited to our marital partners.
(smile) I hope this helps you.
May Allah, the Guide to the Right Path, Help us to make choices that are Pleasing to Him.
(smile) This question about makeup pops up quite often. Basically, I think it's important to look at what cosmetics do. Then it becomes easier to answer the question of should we wear it.
Essentially, by making your eyes appear larger, and making your cheeks and lips redder, cosmetics simulate sexual arousal in a woman. They also make a woman look younger, healthier and more fertile, traits that other women admire (twinkle. And we do like to compare well with other women!)… but also traits that are sexually attractive to men.
So my question to you Asha would be: knowing that wearing cosmetics make you look like you are sexually aroused… would you want to go out looking like this? Or would you prefer only your husband see you in this state? And do you want to attract men in general to you… or just your husband?
Unless the cosmetics themselves are harmful, either to you or to an another (such as an unborn or breastfed child… and some substances can be harmful- be careful), I don't think that the products themselves are haraam. But just as sexuality is limited in Islam to marital partners, so I personally believe that the use of sexual enhancers such as cosmetics should be limited to our marital partners.
(smile) I hope this helps you.
May Allah, the Guide to the Right Path, Help us to make choices that are Pleasing to Him.
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Can I also just butt in, and apologies if this is not in context with the OP, but if anyone uses skincare, please be sure to check the contents. A lot of creams and lotions have urea in them!
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Also, remember that cosmetic industry still might tests those chemicals of cosmetics by the animals. Is the suffering of innocent animals the price you are ready to pay to looking more attractive? :hmm:
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Assalaamu alaikum ZZZ,
Mmm… I'm assuming that you think the creams are impure because of the urea? Because urea is one of the components of urine? But, you know, urea can be synthesized (and I believe it generally is from artificial synthesis that urea is made for industrial uses). Furthermore, I believe that it is human urine which is that which is impure for us and causes us to need to wash it off before we can pray. (smile) And I think it highly unlikely that human urine would be used to manufacture creams!
Furthermore, urea is naturally produced by our bodies to help keep our skin healthy. (smile) This is one reason we put it in creams. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/skin-and...tensive-10-per-cent-urea-treatment-cream.html Are our skins impure? (smile) Also, we can find various salts in urine. And water. Are these substances therefore impure?
I found this fatwa on urea, if you are interested: http://www.islamweb.net/emainpage/index.php?page=showfatwa&Option=FatwaId&Id=44692
(smile) Thank you for bringing this up; it is an interesting point to consider, and may be one that many people have wondered about.
May Allah, the Designer, Bless those who seek to Please Him.
Mmm… I'm assuming that you think the creams are impure because of the urea? Because urea is one of the components of urine? But, you know, urea can be synthesized (and I believe it generally is from artificial synthesis that urea is made for industrial uses). Furthermore, I believe that it is human urine which is that which is impure for us and causes us to need to wash it off before we can pray. (smile) And I think it highly unlikely that human urine would be used to manufacture creams!
Furthermore, urea is naturally produced by our bodies to help keep our skin healthy. (smile) This is one reason we put it in creams. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/skin-and...tensive-10-per-cent-urea-treatment-cream.html Are our skins impure? (smile) Also, we can find various salts in urine. And water. Are these substances therefore impure?
I found this fatwa on urea, if you are interested: http://www.islamweb.net/emainpage/index.php?page=showfatwa&Option=FatwaId&Id=44692
(smile) Thank you for bringing this up; it is an interesting point to consider, and may be one that many people have wondered about.
May Allah, the Designer, Bless those who seek to Please Him.
That's A Really Great Explanation I was just wondering because there are a lot of sisters in today ummah that wears hijab & also put makeup on so I was confused but thanks I get it now [emoji5]️
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Oooh thanks for that auntie MI.
How would one know if it's man made or real urea?
I thought urea and urine were the same thing. And more than a 2p piece worth or urine on clothes or body makes you unclean and therefore have to ghusl before you pray, so I assumed that liberally putting lotion/cream with urea on one's body would equate to more than 2p piece worth. Forgive me if I got it completely wrong. Apologies if I am barking up the wrong tree.
I have very dry skin and used to use a certain brand until my Sister told me it had urea in it.
If you want to dress up for your husband and use halal cosmetics, then it's not haram. I actually think it's encouraged.
Lot's of girls I know wear make up to parties, weddings (gender separated), etc, but they wear niqab to cover.
Lot's of girls I know wear make up to parties, weddings (gender separated), etc, but they wear niqab to cover.
Thank you for your explanation much needed [emoji4] salaam
Yeah that's understandable [emoji5]️ thank you
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It was narrated from Abu Musa that :
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Gold and silk have been permitted for the females of my Ummah, and forbidden to the males."
أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحُسَيْنِ الدِّرْهَمِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " أُحِلَّ الذَّهَبُ وَالْحَرِيرُ لإِنَاثِ أُمَّتِي وَحُرِّمَ عَلَى ذُكُورِهَا " .
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[TD] : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5148[/TD]
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In what context is this hadith? As it seems to contradict the Quran. Does it mean in private to please the husband, but surely not public like a decadent pagan?
This is a good way to use this invention in a positive way. Like everything, there is good uses in just about everything.
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Assalaamu alaikum Karl,
(mildly) Would you mind quoting the passages you are referencing? And constructing a clear and comprehensive argument for your various assertions?
JazakAllah khairan.
I have another question lol [emoji28] what if you wear makeup that's not intriguing just an eyeliner on the top eyelid & lipstick ?