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Can Muslims Use Halal Nail Polish?

Written by Tara

Contrary to popular belief, nail polish is not haram (impermissible) in Islam. It is, however, oftentimes difficult to get halal nail polish for practicing Muslim women because most regular nail polishes create a water impermeable layer when applied.

Like any cosmetic, nail polish can be made with halal or haram products and ingredients. Most traditional nail polishes are automatically haram, thanks to their inclusion of certain animal products or alcohol, and it can be difficult to find a nail polish that forgoes these ingredients.

Generally Can Wudu be done with halal nail polish? As such, for nail polish to be halal, it has to fulfil two major requirements: it must be free of impermissible ingredients and must allow water to reach the nail beds for proper wudu.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Can you pray Namaz with halal nail polish?

When Muslim women attempt to do wudhu with traditional nail polish, it’s commonly accepted among scholars that it isn’t a valid ablution. Therefore, under Islamic principles, prayer with regular forms of nail polish isn’t permissible.

Is it halal to wear breathable nail polish?

If this is claimed to be a breathable nail polish which does not make a coat on the nail, a woman must try to peal it away. If it does not peal, then yes it might be ‘halal’.

Is 786 nail polish actually halal?

This nail polish from 786 Cosmetics is certified halal and water permeable. The breathable aspect of this nail polish allows air and water to go through the nail polish, making the nail polish healthier for your nails than standard nail polish.

Can you read namaz with nail polish?

Explaining further, a cleric, Asad Kazmi, said: It is mandatory to conduct ‘vazu’ (washing of hands and feet) before offering the namaz. Since the chemical-laced polish covers the nail, the water is not able to reach where it should. So the ‘vazu’ is not done, and it leads to incomplete prayer.

Is peel off nail polish halal?

Even peel-off nail polish does not comply. Cosmetics can be halal but they might invalidate your solat. That is why certain countries take the approach that if their ingredients and packaging are halal, then the product is halal. They are not concerned about the implication of a product​, said Mahellah.

What kind of nail polish is halal?

Inglot is another household name when it comes to halal nail polish, with dozens of gorgeous colours to fit every style. Though not all of their nail products are halal, their O2M range consists of oxygen and water-permeable nail polishes that have a long-lasting shine while still keeping your nails healthy.

Is the nail polish haram?

Contrary to popular belief, nail polish is not haram (impermissible) in Islam. It is, however, oftentimes difficult to get halal nail polish for practicing Muslim women because most regular nail polishes create a water impermeable layer when applied.

Can I pray with gel nails?

You can pray with any type of nails, but I suspect you are asking about ablution/wudu before the 5 daily prayers. Apparently, acrylic nails as well as non-breathable nail polish do not allow one to properly perform wudu because water does not meet the nail.

Why is nail polish halal?

The purpose of halal nail polish is to make it more breathable during washing for Islamic prayer. In the past, some Islamic women would not wear nail polish because it is not porous, and so would interfere with wudu or ablution, the Islamic tradition of washing parts of the body before prayer.

Can we pray namaz with long nails?

Meerut: Darul Uloom Deoband, one of country’s largest Islamic seminaries, has advised Muslim women against keeping long fingernails and wearing polish on it during prayers, saying both the practices are un-Islamic.

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Tara

I am Tara, and I am addicted to nail polishes and other beauty related things!:) Join me on my ride to paradise!