Skin

Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue covering the body of a vertebrate animal, with three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation.Other animal coverings, such as the arthropod exoskeleton, have different developmental origin, structure and chemical composition. The adjective cutaneous means "of the skin" (from Latin cutis, skin). In mammals, the skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of ectodermal tissue, and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs.

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Ghusl . Hair . Skin

I performed Ghusl after getting a haircut, but I noticed some small hair fragments remained on my skin and in my hair. Is my Ghusl still valid, or do I need to repeat it?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Your Ghusl is valid because small hair fragments do not prevent water from reaching to your body.

Wassalam.

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Makeup . Skin

Is it allowed to purchase and use makeup or skincare products from Korean or non-Muslim brands that lack Halal certification, provided that the products I buy are vegan?

Yes it is allowed to apply any make up or skin care product even if if it contains non Halal ingredient. If you are that it does contain Najis ingredients, you just need to wash the area with water before performing Wudhu or Salah.

Wassalam.

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Makeup . Skin

Is it allowed to use makeup and skincare products purchased in Muslim countries that are made or exported from non-Muslim countries?

Yes it is permissible to use or apply makeup or skin care products whether it is Najis or not Najis. If you are sure that it is Najis, you should wash the area before Wudhu or Salah.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Skin . Nails

Is the Ghusl valid if there is a colored substance on the skin or an unremovable material under the nails, such as charcoal?

If there is just a color on the skin or the nail, it does not harm Ghusl, but if the substance formed a layer preventing water from reaching, then Ghusl will be invalid unless it was for medical reason (Jabeera) where wiping over the bandage is allowed.

Wassalam.

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Skin . Wudu (Ablution) . Salah (Prayers) . Ghusl

Having potentially performed Wudhu and obligatory Ghusls incorrectly over the years due to unrecognized barriers on my skin and improper techniques, do I need to redo all my past prayers?

You may contact your Marje' of Taqleed and write full details of the situation and the reasons, then wait for his reply.

If you are sure that your Wudhu or Ghusl were invalid for invalid reason, you will then need to redo your prayers.

Wassalam.

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Alcohol . Skin

Are skincare products with alcohol (ethanol/ethyl) permissible and can they be used during prayers?

Skin care material does not need to be Taahir as far as you wash the Najis item before Salah. That also after being sure that the skin care is Najis. Not every alcohol is Najis according to many of our leading scholars.

Doubtful material (whether Najis or not) can be taken as Taahir till you have evidence that it is Najis.

Wassalam.

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Skin . Wudu (Ablution)

Does the application of spray tanning creams/mists that are left on the skin for a few hours and then washed off impact the validity of Wudhu?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The only time it would impact the validity of the wudhu is if it creates such a level that water does not get to your skin. If water of wudhu does get to skin, then there would be no issue.

And Allah knows best

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Skin . Ghusl . Salah (Prayers) . Sawm (Fasting)

Is my Ghusul, prayers, and fast still valid if there was a stain on my hand, which I remember being there before performing Ghusul and possibly preventing water from reaching the skin during Ghusul?

If you are sure that the stain preheated water from reaching to your skin, then your Ghusl is invalid. If you are not sure, then there is no harm in your Ghusl.

'Wassalam.

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Lotion . Skin . Wudu (Ablution)

Is my mother's Wudu valid if she performs it on moisturized skin due to daily massages for strength and circulation following her stroke?

If the oil on the skin does not form a layer preventing water from reaching the skin, then Wudhu on it is valid, but if the oil on the skin has formed a layer preventing water from reaching the skin then Wudhu will be invalid and she needs to remove that layer by washing it then perform Wudhu.

Wassalaam

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Aqeeq . Ring . Stone . Skin

Is it necessary for the Aqeeq stone in a ring to directly touch the skin?

No. It is not necessary for the Aqeeq stone in a ring to touch the skin and even not a recommended to make it touch the skin. It is recommended to wear a ring with Aqeeq stone or even with any other stone. Aqeeq stone has a special importance and more reward.

'Wassalam.

Aqeeq . Ring . Stone . Skin

Is it necessary for the Aqeeq stone in a ring to directly touch the skin?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 2 years ago

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Ring . Aqeeq . Stone . Skin

When wearing a ring such as Aqeeq or Firoza, is it necessary for the stone to make contact with the skin and not have any obstruction, such as the ring's metal, between the stone and the finger in order to get its Islamic benefits?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it does not necessarily need to be making contact with the skin. The istihbab is in the wearing of such stones, and even having them on you is of benefit as well.

And Allah knows best.