Piercings

[Sharaabi]

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What is the ruling on piercing the skin around the navel (belly-button) and inserting a metal ring?

Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
We put this question to Shaykh ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Jibreen (may Allaah preserve him), who answered as follows:
This is self-inflicted torture. This is not a place where adornments are usually worn, and there is no benefit in this practice. It comes under the heading of changing the creation of Allaah. And Allaah knows best.

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[Sharaabi]

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The ruling given by our resident muftis was based upon the fact that ear piercing is halaal, hence all body piercing is halaal. If thats the case, where exactly do you draw the line. That would mean that all those wierdos you see on Ripleys Believe it or not, who have like a thousand piercings on their body have acted according to the Shariah, regarding the issue.

Of course that is not the case, as shown in the fatwa above. We might also have a look why and under what conditions are ear piercings allowed, that may give us a better picture.

With regard to piercing the ears of females, there is a difference of scholarly opinion on the ruling. The Hanafis and Hanbalis are of the view that this is permissible. The Shaafa’is are of the view that it is not allowed, and Ibn al-Jawzi and Ibn ‘Aqeel, who were Hanbalis, agreed with them. They did not quote any texts as evidence that it is not allowed, rather they said that it causes pain, and that wearing adornment in the ear is not essential, and is not so important as to allow causing pain to the female for this purpose.
The one who studies the texts of the Prophet’s Sunnah and the lives of the female Sahabaah (may Allaah be pleased with them) will see that the more correct view is the former, which is that it is permissible. The texts which indicate that include the following:
1 – It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came out and prayed, then he delivered a khutbah – and he did not mention any adhaan or iqaamah – then he went to the women and exhorted and reminded them, and told them to give charity, and I saw them taking off their earrings and necklaces and giving them to Bilaal, then he and Bilaal went back to his house.
Narrated by al-Bukhaari (4951) and Muslim (884).
According to another report narrated by them both:
They started throwing their earrings and necklaces.
2 – It was narrated that ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: Eleven women sat and promised one another that they would not conceal anything about their husbands … the eleventh one said: My husband is Abu Zar’ and what (can I say about) Abu Zar’? He has given me many ornaments and my ears are heavily loaded with them. … ‘Aa’ishah said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: I am to you as Abu Zar’ was to Umm Zar’.
Narrated by al-Bukhaari (4893) and Muslim (2448).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) approved of what Abu Zar’ did by filling the ears of Umm Zar’ with jewellery until they became heavy.
With regard to piercing the ears at the top, it seems that it makes no difference whether they are pierced at the bottom or at the top, depending on whether this is customary in a woman’s environment. We should note that it is not permissible for a woman to show the jewellery that she is wearing on her hand, ear or neck.
Shaykh Muhammad al-Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about piercing a girls’ nose or ear for the sake of beautification.
He replied:
The correct view is that there is nothing wrong with piercing the ear, because one of the aims that is achieved by that is wearing permissible jewellery. It is known that the women of the Sahaabah had earrings that they wore in their ears. The pain is light, and if the piercing is done when the girl is small, it heals quickly.
With regard to piercing the nose, I do not remember that the scholars said anything about it, but it is a kind of mutilation and deforming of the appearance as we see it, but perhaps others do not see it that way. If a woman is in a country where putting jewellery in the nose is seen as a kind of adornment and beautification, there is nothing wrong with piercing the nose.
Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (11/ question no. 69).
Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him) said:
There is nothing wrong with piercing the ears of a girl in order to put jewellery in her ears. This is still done by many people, and even at the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) women used to wear jewellery in their ears and elsewhere without being rebuked for it.
With regard to it hurting the girl, the purpose of it is in her interests, because she needs jewellery, and to adorn herself. Piercing the ears serves a permissible purpose and is allowed because of need. Just as it is permissible to carry out surgery and cauterize her if that is needed on medical grounds, it is also permissible to pierce her ear in order to put jewellery in it, because it is something that she needs, and it is something that does not hurt very much, and does not have a great effect on her.
Fataawa al-Shaykh al-Fawzaan (3/324).
And Allaah knows best.

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Crescent, an advive to you as a brother: You do realize the risk involved in giving our fatwas like these, do you.. You gave out a ruling based on what you heard once upon a time. That is wrong. Even the top scholars who have full command over the Fiqh and Hadeeth sciences dont act like that. The Sahabaas would run away from answering such questions.

[Jal_Pari]

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Its common sense...are you planning to show off your belly to people? Or is it strickly for your own eyes and your husband? :D
Obviously showing belly is absolutely not allowed in Islam, then I don't see any harm in it if its only for youself.

[Crescent]

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I apologize fatty, I heard it along time ago, and thats why i told you.
The only condition i found was that if it didn't have ANY SIDEEFFECTS or harmful to your health, then its allowed.

For example:

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Question My question is regarding belly piercing for women. If a woman wants her belly to be pierced to look nice in front of her husband, and no one else will be able to see it, is it allowed to have it done? Also, she is saying that if taken good care of, it will not have any risks or infections.

Secondly, if this would not be allowed, then what about another woman has had it since her pre-Islamic times, i.e. before she accepted Islam, can she keep the belly piercing ring or should she remove it? Answer**In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.**

Dear daughter,

May Allah reward you for your desire to please your husband.

Actually, there are lots of things to make him happy. The great female companion of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to please her husband spiritually and physically, they paid lots of attention to their duty; they used to have rings in their fingers and toes and used makeup in a very artistic way.

Our beloved mother Umm Salamah was a great example for every Muslim woman in this regard. So, it is not haram to have belly piercing with the intention of pleasing your husband if you are sure it does not harm you or it has side effects on the short or the long run, so you have to consult your physician about health risks.

Allah Almighty knows best.

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You'll find more scholars saying its Haraam, because they're right in the sense that women can get carried, and health can be affected.

In that case its obviously haram.

As far as I know, Its allowed **strictly **for your husband and if no harm is done to your body in the short run or long term.

And im not passing fatwas, only telling you what I have learned.

[Crescent]

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@Jal_Pari

Its common sense…are you planning to show off your belly to people? Or is it strickly for your own eyes and your husband?
Obviously showing belly is absolutely not allowed in Islam, then I don’t see any harm in it if its only for youself.

You might wanna read the following. :eek:
http://www.cyc-net.org/today2004/today040225.html

Images
http://www.painfulpleasures.com/piercings_gone_bad.htm

I though it was allowed, But I have to agree with Sharaaabi it shouldn’t be recommended. Especially when so much is at risk.

So I wanna restate my statement :

“Haraam or halaa, just do something else instead and forget about it”

[Barfee]

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How are you gonna show it to your girl pals? Lift your shirt every time you see them? :-/

[Jal_Pari]

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@Crescent_

You might wanna read the following. :eek:
http://www.cyc-net.org/today2004/today040225.html

Images
http://www.painfulpleasures.com/piercings_gone_bad.htm

I though it was allowed, But I have to agree with Sharaaabi it shouldn’t be recommended. Especially when so much is at risk.

So I wanna restate my statement :

“Haraam or halaa, just do something else instead and forget about it”

my answer was towards the religion point of view. Personally, other than just ears, I find piercing disgusting anywhere even on the nose :hoonh:

[hareem01]

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can someone please answer my question!!!!!

[sam]

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@Crescent_

^ not if its to beautify yourself.

REMEMBER! *fr your HUSBANDS **ONLY!*

yeh but if ur gonna get ur earlobes done then they aint just for husband are they becso a lot of girls dont wear their scarfs all the time so the resi of the world is seeing them so therefore it is notjust ur husband is it? if that makes any sense at all........probably doesnt but anyway piercing is fun but i wouldnt want to get anything other than my ears done................

[Ex-Guppan]

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@sadiqhassan

for your and your husbands pleasure I guess…

an interesting link:

http://experts.about.com/q/Islam-947/Bellybuttom.htm

WaSalaam

Brother, thank you for your research. It was indeed helpful to read the answers/advice on this website and it made lot of sense to me.

Jazak-Allah Kherun

[Ex-Guppan]

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@phatima1

Okay thanks lol. Could you also back up your answer with logic? (Obvisouly, there's no Hadith/verse in the Quran that says it's allowed, but is there any way to prove that belly piercings are not considered haraam?)

...yes and that too, in English :p

Phatima, pls. check the website, brother Sadiqhasan provided above. It gives details with support from Quran's verses. That should clarify your doubts.

[phatima]

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Jal Pari - locker room

Thankyou everyone for providing sources and all. I suppose it is haraam. =\

[lussi]

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it is haraam if you have a flabby stomach

[Pakap]

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Hey its as haraam as wearing earings thru pierced ears, and since all girls do that anyway w/o giving a **** about Islam , they should get piercings as well. :D

[phatima]

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^ Did you read Sharaabi's post with all the Hadith explaining how it's not haraam to get ear piercings?

[Pakap]

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No, and i wont because i know there is no truth of any sort in a difference between ear piercings and belly piercing, except the fact that belly piercing is permanent (not really, it can be removed surgically). Anything else is a LIE fabricated by people to make what they wish haraam and what they wish halaal.

[Sharaabi]

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@Pakap

No, and i wont because i know there is no truth of any sort in a difference between ear piercings and belly piercing, except the fact that belly piercing is permanent (not really, it can be removed surgically). Anything else is a LIE fabricated by people to make what they wish haraam and what they wish halaal.

Shame...really!

[phatima]

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@Pakap

No, and i wont because i know there is no truth of any sort in a difference between ear piercings and belly piercing, except the fact that belly piercing is permanent (not really, it can be removed surgically). Anything else is a LIE fabricated by people to make what they wish haraam and what they wish halaal.

Do you not believe in the authentication of Hadiths? (and it's not just ONE hadith he posted...their were a few.)

[musicmaniac]

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Phatti, i dont think its haram either. I m with Pakap on this one. Wht sharabi posted was a fatwaa and different religious pepz (the one who give fatwaa) have different opinions on it. I havent read any ayat in Qurran against it, so i believe its permissible. I know y tattoo would be haram but as pakap said earlier if we can have earlobe piercing then y not a belly one.

[phatima]

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^ Yea but Hadith go more into detail. In this case, Sharaabi posted Hadith that explain why ear piercings are okay while others are not.