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Fatwa ID: 08766<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answered by Alimah Saleha Bukhari Islam<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I am a Muslim woman seeking clarity on a matter related to facial asymmetry correction. I have some minor but noticeable asymmetries in my face, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

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One side of my upper lip is vertically narrower than the other, a slight overbite in my teeth, a mild asymmetry in my eye caused by a past injury & a deviated nasal septum that does not affect my external appearance but causes breathing difficulty, leading me to breathe through my mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These features make my facial appearance unbalanced and sometimes affect my confidence and comfort. I am considering non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures (like fillers, orthodontics, or similar) to correct these issues\u2014not for beautification or chasing beauty standards, but to restore symmetry, function, and normalcy. Would such corrective procedures be considered permissible (halal) in Islam under these conditions?<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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In current times, there is an increasing practice of treating birth defects by performing surgical operations to avoid grief, worry and pain that the deformation may cause a person, as well as to avoid people\u2019s mockery in some cases. Surgery for purely cosmetic reasons which distort the creation of Allah are prohibited. However, consideration is given to individuals if there are genuine reasons for surgery, such as structural problems interfering with breathing or if the level of distortion is affecting the mental health of one who\u2019s affected. This would need to be approved medically.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A deviated septum causing breathing difficulty and correction after injury are permissible and encouraged, as it addresses a functional problem. It is not considered altering Allah\u2019s creation in a sinful way but rather restoring proper function, which falls under preservation of life and health (Hifz an-Nafs). Eye asymmetry caused by injury is also permissible on the same grounds, and seen as restorative surgery, not cosmetic. Mild dental or lip correction for functionality or significant disfigurement also fall in this category. A slight overbite or uneven lip may be corrected if it affects function (e.g., speech, eating) or is visibly disfiguring to the point that it causes psychological harm or social difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Islam allows non-vanity-based procedures to restore natural balance and well-being. However, life must not be risked for rectifying a body part. For example, if someone has an extra part on the body that he wants to cut off, and if the most likely outcome is death, then it is avoided. Otherwise, there is nothing wrong in it. [1]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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If one has physical abnormalities which cause genuine problems and which are confirmed by a specialist, then there is room for one to undergo corrective surgery. The people of hadith narrated: [2]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cArfajah bin Sad<\/em>\u2019<\/em>s nose was injured on the day of the dogs, so it stank, so the Messenger of Allah <\/em>\ufdfa<\/em> ordered him to make a nose of gold.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the narration of al-Nasai in the chapter on adornment, he narrated on the authority of Abu al-Ashhab on the authority of Abdal-Rahman bin Tarfa:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cHis grandfather Arfajah bin Sad<\/em>\u2019<\/em>s nose was injured on the day of the dogs, so he made a nose of silver, so it stank, so the Messenger of Allah <\/em>\ufdfa<\/em> ordered him to make a nose of gold.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Al-Tabarani narrated in his Mu\u2019jam on the authority of Abdullah bin Omar:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cHis father<\/em>\u2019<\/em>s incisor fell out, so the Prophet <\/em>\ufdfa<\/em> ordered him to fix it with gold.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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These hadith prove that rectifying a deformity is permitted providing it fits the criteria of need. Rulings can vary case by case, especially when psychological harm or functional issues are involved. While fillers, orthodontics, and plastic surgery all involve altering the body, their Islamic rulings can differ depending on intent, necessity, and outcome. Thus, it\u2019s always best to consult a trusted scholar or Mufti with full context for a personalised fatwa.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Written by Alimah Saleha Bukhari Islam<\/span><\/p>\n

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah<\/span><\/p>\n

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