in islam are women allowed to wear make up and if so what types.?

Question

also is the use or no use of make up what gives them their olive or very natural looking skin colour and tone also what is it like not being able to wear make up

Answer 1

Here is an excerpt from an authentic Islamic website (Islamonline.net) that answers your question:

'Allah Almighty permits women to apply makeup and use ornaments to please their husbands and draw their attention and admiration so that husbands would refrain from giving haram gazes to other women or indulge in illicit relations with them. However, there are certain conditions for women to apply cosmetics. First, makeup cannot be applied except before husbands. Second, it must not be made from impermissible substances such as fats obtained from pigs. Third, such cosmetics can be applied unless they cause harm to women. In this case, they are impermissible.

“The lard, as well as the flesh, of pigs is haram (Forbidden), for Allah Almighty says: “Forbidden unto you (for food) are carrion and blood and swine flesh.” (Al-Ma’idah: 3)

A ruling was issued on the regulations of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals:

“1-There is nothing wrong in applying cosmetics for legal reasons, i.e., for women to please their husbands.

2-Medicines must not contain substances that Allah Almighty has prohibited, like pig fats, alcohol, and so on.

3-Cosmetics should not contain anything that may harm the body or the hair. Actually, this depends on the opinion of trustworthy doctors.

Once cosmetics and pharmaceuticals fulfill these conditions, there will be nothing wrong in using them." '

Believe it or not, it is very liberating for a women not to wear make up. I always hear the argument that when a women wears make up that it is for her and not to please anyone else however most women wear makeup when they go out and not when they are in their homes. I also find that it makes a women stronger because it frees her from the need to please and from being exploited.To me not wearing make up helped me in a way to be more independent.

I hope this helps. Should you require further information, visit the source websites or email me. I could refer you to other authentic sources.

Answer 2

There are some muslim countries that they don't allow women to wear make ups but on some countries women are really into make ups.... about their skin... not all muslim women have a glowing skin...

Answer 3

Yes. My mother and every single one of my relatives (females, of course) wear makeup. But don't wear makeup while praying.

Answer 4

Yes they're allowed to, but if im not mistaken they have to wash it off before praying i think, not really sure though.

Answer 5

yes,they r allowed to wear make up!in iran you can wear any knd of make up you want

Answer 6

Any makeup