Men's Dress & Grooming
Can Muslim men get a manicure or pedicure?
Yes, a plain manicure or pedicure is fine for Muslim men. Avoid polish, gel and acrylics, and choose a male technician or do it at home.
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Men's Dress & Grooming
Beards, clothing, gold, silk and grooming rules for Muslim men. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can Muslim men get a facial or spa treatment?
Yes, in most cases: facials and spa treatments are fine if you choose a male therapist, keep your awrah covered and avoid mixed or nude areas.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can Muslim men dye their hair a bright color?
It depends. Many scholars let Muslim men dye their hair bright colors as plain style; others prefer natural shades and avoiding attention.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I wear a T-shirt with Arabic writing as a Muslim?
It depends on what the Arabic says. Many scholars advise against Quran verses or Allah's name on a T-shirt; ordinary Arabic words and slogans are fine.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I pray in clothes from a thrift store?
Yes, in most cases. Thrift-store clothes are pure by default, so you can pray in them. Wash them first and check for pigskin or unsuitable prints.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I keep my beard in the army or police?
Usually yes, but you must ask. Many armies and police forces allow a religious beard through an accommodation request, with limits for safety gear.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I keep my beard in my passport photo?
Yes, you can keep your beard in a passport photo. US and UK rules need your full face visible and the photo to look like you.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I cover an old tattoo with a new tattoo?
Mostly no. Covering an old tattoo with a new one is still tattooing, which Islam prohibits. Leave it, hide it with clothing or fade it with a laser.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can a female barber cut a Muslim man's hair?
Not usually. Most scholars advise Muslim men to use a male barber because a haircut means touching, which is not allowed without need.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Are there colors Muslim men cannot wear?
Mostly no: few colors are restricted for Muslim men. Avoid saffron or safflower-dyed clothes; white is recommended, and black, blue and green are fine.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Are dental veneers and teeth filing haram?
It depends: repairing damaged teeth is allowed, but filing healthy teeth or fitting veneers purely for beauty is what most scholars advise against.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Are boar bristle brushes allowed for Muslim men?
Not usually; most scholars say avoid boar bristle brushes because pig is impure, though schools differ on hair. Synthetic and plant-fibre ones are easy.
