Is it permissible for a man to paint on his face with designated colors to create shapes, not for beautification? And is it permissible to wear horns without the intention of imitating something or appearing like a devil?
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On the Day of Resurrection, the feet of the servant will not move until he is questioned about four things, among them: his wealth and his time. A believer must preserve his honor (muru'ah) and avoid anything that compromises it. These drawings are a waste of money and time, contradict perfect honor, and involve imitation of animals, which is dispraised in Islamic law. Indeed, imitation of animals is mentioned in the Quran and in the context of dispraise. Likewise, wearing horns involves a waste of money and time, a compromise of honor, and an imitation of animals or devils.
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