Are False Lashes Haram? Rulings You Should Know

Are false lashes haram?

For many makeup lovers, false lashes are a must have as part of their makeup routine. False lashes not only add more volume to your lashes, but given the diverse styles and cuts, they can create a number of different looks from bold and daring to soft and subtle.

For many Muslim women, false lashes have become a bit of a controversial topic due to various Islamic rulings on the nature and use of false lashes, or more specifically hair that is attached to the body. Most of the Islamic scholars and schools of thought have agreed that false hair in the form of wigs are not allowed due to the following hadith (taken from SeekersGuidance.org):

Sayyida A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) narrates that an Ansari girl was married and became sick hence all her hair fell out. They (her family and friends) intended to join her hair with false hair, so they asked the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) who said: “Allah has cursed the woman who joins her or someone else’s hair (with the hair of another man or woman) and the woman who asks for her hair to be joined with the hair of another.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, no 5590)

 

Although the hadith is specific to hair in the form of a wig, scholars have also forwarded the narration to include false eyelashes, eyebrows, or any other form of hair on the body that alludes to a false representation of a persons looks or beauty. A handful of scholars argue that if the hair is synthetic (or animal based - other than pig hair), then it is still permissible. However, most scholars still insist that regardless of the type of materials used to create the false hair, it is still impermissible.

Are there exceptions to the ruling? are false lashes haram

As in most cases of Islamic rulings, there are always certain circumstances that allow for some permissibility, and various scholars have discussed such rulings. The most common example mentioned is if a woman who was undergoing chemotherapy and lost her hair, and the psychological affects of this event were so detrimental that it caused her severe depression, then in such cases a wig would be permissible because its function is not solely cosmetic, but used for mental health and well being.

The following video from HudaTV explains:

However, getting back specifically to the case of false lashes and lash extensions, most of these products are specifically designed for cosmetic purposes and beautification only. The good news however is that even if a woman chooses not to wear false lashes for religious purposes, there are ways to thicken and extend your lashes naturally.

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Tuesday in Love Lash and Eyebrow Enhancement Serum is the perfect product for anyone looking for fuller lashes and eyebrows. This serum is a unique combination of pro-vitamins, L-Arginine, and organic plant extracts to help promote growth and add shine. Tuesday in Love Lash and Eyebrow Enhancement Serum makes it easy to achieve fuller brows and lush lashes without any harsh chemicals.

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Comments (2)

  • denajah on Dec 07, 2023

    False lashes are attached to the natural eyelash not the skin of the eyelid, the glue attaches it one half side of a natural eyelash, where does wudhu completion stand at that point?

  • J on Jun 24, 2023

    False lashes itself are not haram but it may make wudhu incomplete and theretofore invalid.. Yes, we maybe able to relate to the wig or hair extension category . However, the real reason for why we raise questions about false lashes comes down to wudhu and gusul. Strip lashed that we can pull off at anytime are fine but lash extensions or semi permanent lashes are a no, no. The question is why? Well, its because the bonding (glue) which keep the false lashes glued to the eyes for weeks prevents water from reaching the skin . If water isn’t reached to every bit of skin on the face, the wudhu will be incomplete. Incomplete wudhu means salah won’t be done ( the condition of salah is that the person must have wudhu). Worse than that is if you die then your final gusul will be incomplete too.

    In conclusion, if you want to use false lashes then use the strip lashes don’t get semi permanent lash extensions. If sheikhs don’t know the ins and outs of beauty treatments they should hold back from declaring it haram before studying the subject.

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