Is it a sin to apply a black or brown outlining pen to the eyebrows, without plucking or bleaching them?
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It is permissible to apply kohl and colors for lawful adornment, subject to the Shariah's regulations, while avoiding plucking eyebrows (namas) and tattooing, as these alter Allah's creation, unlike colors that can be removed.
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