Can women wear mascara? I'm confused as some people say that mascara is haram but some say it is like a normal cosmetic product as in wearing eyeshadow. Is mascara not haram to apply?
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Can women wear mascara? I'm confused as some people say that mascara is haram but some say it is like a normal cosmetic product as in wearing eyeshadow. Is mascara not haram to apply?
Answer
It is permissible for a female to beautify herself with Mascara. However, she should not expose her beauty to Ghayr Mahaarim (not prohibited in marriages) males.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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