What is the ruling on tattoos found on the chin, especially for elderly women, and must they be removed if they are unlawful?
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Tattooing is prohibited, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Allah has cursed the woman who lengthens hair and the woman who asks for it to be lengthened, and the woman who tattoos and the woman who asks for a tattoo." The tattooed person must remove it and repent to Allah, unless they fear excessive harm, in which case repentance alone suffices.
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