Fatwa ID: 06530

Answered by: Alimah Zakiratul Hoque

Question:

Im a new revert. There are many things I’m not aware of. I’ve got a medical condition called eyelash hypotrichosis where the eyelashes are little almost bare and it causes me eye issues dryness and corneal abrasions and was using semi-permanent eyelashes extensions that use tiny glue which stays for 4 to 6 weeks until recently I found out that it might actually invalidate my wudu. I have taken them off for now and am trying medicine drops but the dryness and others are causing me problems. Please let me know what the rulings are in this case. Jazak Allah.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Answer:

For Wudhu to be valid, all parts of the face must be washed, including the eyelid and eyelashes. If the eyelash extensions prevent water from reaching these areas, Wudhu performed whilst wearing them will not be valid.

If it is possible for you to use non-permanent eyelash extensions, which you can remove to perform Wudhu and then reapply (or replace), you should use those. If that is not possible or causes extra difficulty, then you may do Wudhu with the semi-permanent eyelash extensions, as hardship brings ease (Qawaaid Fiqhiyyah, Pg 40)

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Written by Alimah Zakiratul Hoque

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

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