Alizeh, a year-old Muslim with tattoos, says that while she didn't feel the need to get approval from a religious leader, she did speak to her grandmother before getting inked. Being as close as they are, she said she wanted to get her approval for going through with the decision.
Her grandmother, she says, said that tattoos were allowed in Shia Islam and gave her granddaughter her blessing. Many people, of all religions, choose to get tattoos that have personal significance. For Sajeer, a year-old Muslim woman, that meant a spiritual connection as well. Her first tattoo says "Kun Faya Kun," an Arabic phrase that translates to "be, and it is," to which she has both a personal and religious connection.
However, while Sajeer loves her tattoos, she admits that the religious and cultural taboos—which include the idea that tattoos make someone appear less presentable or respected—around them do make her feel insecure. These concerns are present in the minds of many who want to take the leap and get a tattoo—which is not a simple decision even without religion. That's why Rida , the only female tattoo artist in Pakistan, says that religion is a topic that she stays far away from at work.
Rida isn't the only person who prefers to keep an individualistic approach to religion, especially as people follow religious practices in such different ways. She does say, however, that she's noticed an increase in clientele recently. While religious scholars in other parts of the world may have differing opinions, Egypt's former Grand Mufti a religious scholar who issues legal opinions interpreting Islamic law , Sheikh Ali Goma declared a fatwa in stating that temporary tattoos—the kind where the ink only penetrates the first layer of the skin and therefore fade faster—are okay for women.
However for boys, it's like a boy putting on lipstick or nail polish; it's imitating women and that is forbidden in Islam," said Goma.
As much as those wanting tattoos want to see Goma's ruling as progressive, the homophobic and sexist connotations it has cannot be denied. However, with the growing popularity of tattoos, this statement from a religious leader has allowed many to take the leap they wanted, even if it's problematic in other ways.
Several tattoo artists in Egypt say that the fatwa has only added to the growing popularity of tattoos amongst Muslim communities, as many saw the statement as permission to get one. Most importantly, it's a symbol of life and the tough times everyone goes through. The problems I faced are similar to those faced by people all over the world, whether it be heartbreak, anxiety or depression. However, I made sure hitting rock bottom never changed my personality or my heart — in fact I came out stronger and became more passionate about changing the world.
On Wednesday, I finally built up the courage to call the Rocksteady Tattoo Company in Melbourne and turned my dreams into reality. Fazal Khaliq, a fellow journalist from Pakistan, also came along to catch the act on camera since he has never seen anyone get a tattoo.
My mind was flooded with fear because everyone had warned me about how painful the process is. I imagined being poked by small needles and the ink being sewed into my skin like a thread is sewed into cloth. To my surprise, it hardly hurt. All you need to do is avoid thinking about the needle poking you. I diverted my mind and kept humming "It's a small world after all.
Within 10 minutes the outline of the tattoo was completed and the artist started filling in the phoenix design — and that's when it hurt. I was able to bear the pain but a few minutes later my body started to react. I felt lightheaded and could feel my blood pressure dropping. It was also suggested that what is forbidden is only that which is permanent, because that is changing the creation of Allah; as for that which is not permanent, such as kohl , which is used for adornment by women, that is permitted by the scholars.
So if what is referred to in the question is that which is not permanent, then it is not a tattoo as such and does not change the creation of Allah.
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