Are tattoos halal?

Haram. Permanent tattoos are prohibited in all four schools, based on the hadith cursing those who tattoo and are tattooed.

Haram · Everyday life · From the Halal or Not? rulebook, checked 28 September 2026

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Are tattoos halal?
Haram. Permanent tattoos are prohibited in all four schools, based on the hadith cursing those who tattoo and are tattooed.

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