Arabic Tattoo Designs
Although it is not uncommon to see Arabic tattoo designs lettering in the United States, many Muslims residing in Middle East countries like Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia (particularly followers of Islam) are staunchly against it. Informed readers may be scratching their heads and wondering, "But what about henna?" You are absolutely right. Henna, the art of decorating the hands and feet with a paste made from the Hina plant, originated in the Middle East. The women there adorn their bodies with Henna to celebrate births, victories, birthdays, circumcisions and especially weddings. And yet Arabic tattoo designs are strictly forbidden because, unlike Henna, which washes off within several days, Arabic tattoo designs are permanent. It is unlawful to have anything on your body which God did not create--tattoos, piercing; even plastic surgery procedures are an abomination. Unless it is done to eliminate pain, all surgeries which alter one's appearance in any way are against Islamic law.
Although it is not uncommon to see Arabic tattoo designs lettering in the United States, many Muslims residing in Middle East countries like Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia (particularly followers of Islam) are staunchly against it. Informed readers may be scratching their heads and wondering, "But what about henna?" You are absolutely right. Henna, the art of decorating the hands and feet with a paste made from the Hina plant, originated in the Middle East. The women there adorn their bodies with Henna to celebrate births, victories, birthdays, circumcisions and especially weddings. And yet Arabic tattoo designs are strictly forbidden because, unlike Henna, which washes off within several days, Arabic tattoo designs are permanent. It is unlawful to have anything on your body which God did not create--tattoos, piercing; even plastic surgery procedures are an abomination. Unless it is done to eliminate pain, all surgeries which alter one's appearance in any way are against Islamic law.
