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[Dhulfiqar]

tahira1976, on Jun 8 2004, 09:23 PM, said:

I have a tatoo of a dragon coz this is a pic of an animal is this a problem?   ....I had this done before I became muslim

Fi aman Illah

Tahira

... it is. Especially during prayer. But I'm sure you cover it, so it should be ok. However, since you had the tattoo before you were Muslim, I'm not sure what the exact ruling is - ask your marjaa.

Wa Salaam,
Dhulfiqar

[DaSouljah]

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i ask again ...who are people trying to impress by getting tatoos...wearing chains...with their pants down below sea level...and bandannas, and earrings....y do dey think ther so kool

i mean who are you trying to impress

Most people do wear it to impress others, but there is alot who are forced to dress like that. Face it, if you live in the South Bronx (ghetto area) and you don't dress like that you're getting mugged.

Wa Salaam,
Abbas

[kareema]

tahira1976, on Jun 8 2004, 09:19 PM, said:

I have a tatoo of a dragon coz this is a pic of an animal is this a problem?  ....I had this done before I became muslim

Fi aman Illah

Tahira

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Dhulfiqar, on Jun 15 2004, 07:47 PM, said:

... it is. Especially during prayer. But I'm sure you cover it, so it should be ok. However, since you had the tattoo before you were Muslim, I'm not sure what the exact ruling is - ask your marjaa.

Wa Salaam,
Dhulfiqar

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*Sigh* Would you mind giving the reference of the fatwa if there is one? I want to know an official answer insha Allah.

The question is: Is it haram to have a tattoo with animal picture?

Fii amanillah.

[Dhulfiqar]

kareema, on Sep 13 2005, 02:59 PM, said:

*Sigh* Would you mind giving the reference of the fatwa if there is one? I want to know an official answer insha Allah.

The question is: Is it haram to have a tattoo with animal picture?

Fii amanillah.

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Who's your Marjaa?

[kareema]

Dhulfiqar, on Sep 13 2005, 03:48 PM, said:

Who's your Marjaa?

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Ayatullah Sistani.

If there is a difference of opinion among scholars could you tell in what way they differ?

Also if I could check it from some authentic source mention the reference insha Allah.

[kareema]

My question can't be that difficult to answer with references...  

Just to make sure for everyone: I'm not looking for a debate but a simple answer which I can trust. That's the reason why I ask the reference to any leading ayatullah because none of us here on ShiaChat is ayatullah, I guess...

This is off topic but does anyone know a better place than ShiaChat to ask these things. Don't say, ask the office of your marja. It takes far too long time for them to answer me. So if someone has an answer, thank you very much and if not... then not.

[Dhulfiqar]

kareema, on Sep 14 2005, 04:28 PM, said:

My question can't be that difficult to answer with references... 

Just to make sure for everyone: I'm not looking for a debate but a simple answer which I can trust. That's the reason why I ask the reference to any leading ayatullah because none of us here on ShiaChat is ayatullah, I guess...

This is off topic but does anyone know a better place than ShiaChat to ask these things. Don't say, ask the office of your marja. It takes far too long time for them to answer me. So if someone has an answer, thank you very much and if not... then not.

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I haven't had time to find the source for you. I would suggest emailing Ayatullah Sistani's office telling them your situation. I don't see anything wrong with you praying if you have your tattoo covered, and I think it's makrooh and not haram. Maybe sister Wilayah could be of better assistance.

Wa Salaam,
Dhulfiqar

[wilayah]

Sayed Sistani.

لسؤال:
هل رسم الوشم الدائم على الجسم حرام ونجس ؟.. وهل يبطل الصلاة ؟
الفتوى:
لا يحرم ، وليس بنجس ، ولا يبطل الصلاة .
Question:
Is  a permanent tattoo on the body haram and impure (najis), and does it invalidate prayers?

Answer:
It is not haram, nor is it najis, and it does not invalidate prayers.


السؤال:
هل استعمال الوشم على جسد الانسان بصورة انسان أو حيوان أو غيرهما جائز ؟
الفتوى:
يجوز .
Question:
Is a tattoo on the body using a picture of a person, animal or the like permissible?

Answer:
Permissible

Edited by wilayah, 14 September 2005 - 07:09 PM.

[Dhulfiqar]

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Thanks W. I have a question though. Nothing to do with Tattoos but are rulings different when it comes to what you wear during Salah between the Maraja? And bringing it back to tattoos (especially for men) is a tattoo something you "wear?"

I was told (maybe even read) that wearing shirts with imprints of human or animal figures is Makrooh in Salah and that it should be covered. Is this the case?

Wa Salaam,
Dhulfiqar

Edited by Dhulfiqar, 14 September 2005 - 08:59 PM.

[Muskateer_004]

You don't wear a tattoo. The tattoo is something that becomes part of you. Like your hair.

Here's stistani's answers

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Just to remove any doubts, i included two answers. I had more but i cannot find them.

[kareema]

Thank you, sister wilayah. From where you copy the answer? If you got it by email do you have a picture of the answer with the logo of Sistani's office. I should forward it...

Sorry to make it too difficult...

Fii amanillah.

[wilayah]

(SOURCE)

http://www.alseraj.net/ar/fikh/2/

[wilayah]

Dhulfiqar, on Sep 15 2005, 11:55 AM, said:

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Thanks W. I have a question though. Nothing to do with Tattoos but are rulings different when it comes to what you wear during Salah between the Maraja? And bringing it back to tattoos (especially for men) is a tattoo something you "wear?"

I was told (maybe even read) that wearing shirts with imprints of human or animal figures is Makrooh in Salah and that it should be covered. Is this the case?

Wa Salaam,
Dhulfiqar

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The rulings on animals/sculptures, and wearing black are only 'abominations' for a salat dress, and do not invalidate the prayer.
I check out Sayeds khamanei and Khomeinis resalahs but couldnt find the same about black dress and animal prints. Other than that, the ruling about dress are basically the same. The obligations that is. The dress has to be clean, cover what needs to be covered, silk and gold for men, that it is purchased with halal money etc...

Umali12 might be able to help in that matter.

[Mazlum]

I was planning to get a Zulfiqar Tattoo on my chest.

[Dhulfiqar]

wilayah, on Sep 15 2005, 09:04 AM, said:

The rulings on animals/sculptures, and wearing black are only 'abominations' for a salat dress, and do not invalidate the prayer.
I check out Sayeds khamanei and Khomeinis resalahs but couldnt find the same about black dress and animal prints. Other than that, the ruling about dress are basically the same. The obligations that is. The dress has to be clean, cover what needs to be covered, silk and gold for men, that it is purchased with halal money etc...

Umali12 might be able to help in that matter.

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All those times in Madrassa I could have worn my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle T Shirts!?

*sigh*

Wa Salaam,
Dhulfiqar

[Muskateer_004]

Just to make things clear, as mentioned, opinions are flying left - right - centre.




according to sayed sistani   :

1. Tattoos are halal.
2. Tattoos with the name of Allah are halal.
3. Tattoos do not invalidate wudu.
4. Tattoos do not invalidate ghusul.
5. There is no evidence that tattoos are makruh.


Now onto my argument, a tattoo becomes part of you. You're not actually wearing it, just like if i were to stitch on a 3rd arm and let it heal, it becomes part of you.. So its not like a shirt, where if you have a picture, its makruh.

Edited by Ibrahim, 17 October 2005 - 06:45 AM.

[Tears of Karbala]

salams

My uncle has a tattoo on his shoulder saying "یÇ Úáی ãÏÏ" on his right shoulder it looks wow..mashAllah