Writing on one's body

· 21 Rajab 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it jaaiz to write on the limbs of your body with tools that are washable e.g. pens; tip-ex etc?

Answer

Writing on the limbs is not right.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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