Performing wudhu with tattoos on one's body
Question
Before becoming a Muslim I made some tattoos on my body. Will my wudhu be valid with the tattoos and is it necessary for me to try to remove it? Removing tattoos can be very painful and laser treatment is very expensive.
Answer
The wudhu is valid.
You should try your best to remove it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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