Skin

Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue covering the body of a vertebrate animal, with three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation.Other animal coverings, such as the arthropod exoskeleton, have different developmental origin, structure and chemical composition. The adjective cutaneous means "of the skin" (from Latin cutis, skin). In mammals, the skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of ectodermal tissue, and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs.

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Alcohol . Skin

In many cosmetics there are chemical compounds derived from alcohol. It is tough to find cosmetics that are alcohol free. Is it permissible to use such products that include alcohol on one's skin?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 9 months ago

Yes it is permissible to use products including alcohol to apply on skin, even if the product was Najis as far as you wash it before performing prayers. Alcohol which is used in manufacturing cosmetics is not Najis according the verdicts of many great Shia scholars.

Wassalam.

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Water . Skin . Masah . Wudu (Ablution)

Is it permissible to wipe off the Wudhu or must one keep the water on one's skin to dry off by itself?

It is permissible to wipe off the water of Wudhu, but it is recommended to leave it to dry by itself. The Hadeeth narrated from the Prophet (SAWA) states: Who performs Wudhu and wipes its water will get one reward, and who performs Wudhu and does not wipe it will get thirty rewards. (Thawab Al-A'maal by al-Sadouq, page 32.)

Wassalam.

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Skin . Wudu (Ablution)

After performing ablution, I discovered some dry spots on my skin where the water did not reach properly. What should I do?

The doubt in the validity of Wudhu is invalid if it happens after completing the Wudhu. If you are sure that water never reached where it should reach, then you need to make it reach or redo the Wudhu.

Wassalam.

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Skin . Woman . Dermatologist

As a male I wish to see a dermatologist for my skin problem. I have an option between a male and female one. Do I have to see the male doctor only or is it permissible to go to the female one if she is more skilled?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

If there will be physical contact, without gloves, and you do have an option of seeing a specialist of the same gender, then it would be haram to go otherwise. Unless of course, the specialist of the opposite gender is the only highest qualified dr and your case is serious, needing that level of qualification, then you can, but try to request gloves be worn.

And Allah knows best.

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Beard . Skin

I am 16 years old and have a beard growing such that on some parts of the skin it grows and elsewhere it does not. A few people told me that to start growing a proper beard, I should first shave it off totally. Am I allowed to do it?

Don't shave whatever you have on your face, even if it does make a full beard. Just keep it or trim it but don't shave it fully.
Wassalam.

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Alcohol . Skin

Can we use sunscreens and skin care products that contain alcohol?

Yes it is allowed to use such products even if it contain alcohol. Not every alcohol is Najis and even if the alcohol used is intoxicant and Najis, applying it on the skin is allowed. If you are sure that it is Najis, then you should wash that part of skin before performing Wudhu and Salah.

'Wassalam.

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Water . Skin . Head . Masah . Wudu (Ablution)

Is it essential for water to reach the skin of the head while doing Masah of the head in Wudhu?

It is not necessary for water to reach the skin of the head while Masah. Wiping over the hair if that area of the head is enough.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Skin . Bandage

If I need to perform Ghusl after menstruation but I have ripped my skin on an area on my thumb how should I do it? Should I remove the bandage though it hurts and could get infected?

Bismihi ta'ala

When you do a ghusl, you must make sure that there is nothing that would prevent water from getting to your skin.

Unless of course water would harm a particular area and you must keep it dry. In this case, you perform Ghusl Jabirah.

However, if you can get it wet, and you are able to remove the bandage, even though it could be inconvenient or hurt a bit when taking it off, then try to bear it, do the ghusl, and then use a disinfectant and put a new bandage on.

And Allah knows best.

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Skin . Parents . Children . Diyah

If a parent tries to stop their child from doing something and unintentionally makes their skin red should they pay a penalty? If so, to whom?

Yes, Diya is obligatory if the beating or hitting caused reddishness in the skin. Diya is to be paid to the person (child) himself either by putting the amount in trust with his guardian or in his account or even by spending it on him.

Wassalam.

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Mahram . Clothing . Skin

I understand that touching between non Mahram people is not allowed unless it is through a layer of clothing such as gloves. Does that mean that only skin to skin contact is disallowed?

Any type of deliberate touching between non Mahram male and female is not allowed even with or over cloth.
Wassalam.