Maldives Joins Other Muslim Nations in Banning Tattoos

The Supreme Council for Fatwa in the Maldives issued a fatwa prohibiting tattoos of any shape on any part of the body, based on Islamic teachings. The ruling aligns with similar regulations in several Muslim-majority countries. Turkey's Diyanet deemed tattoos contrary to Islam in 2015, leading to restrictions. Iran outlawed tattooing, citing health risks and Quranic teachings, with strict enforcement. The UAE bans tattooing as self-injury, with leniency for foreigners but lifetime ban for offensive tattoos. Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan also enforce bans on specific tattoos, especially those with religious content.

The Supreme Council for Fatwa in the Maldives issued a fatwa prohibiting tattoos of any shape on any part of the body, based on Islamic teachings. The ruling aligns with similar regulations in several Muslim-majority countries. Turkey's Diyanet deemed tattoos contrary to Islam in 2015, leading to restrictions. Iran outlawed tattooing, citing health risks and Quranic teachings, with strict enforcement. The UAE bans tattooing as self-injury, with leniency for foreigners but lifetime ban for offensive tattoos. Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan also enforce bans on specific tattoos, especially those with religious content.

The Supreme Council for Fatwa in the Maldives issued a fatwa prohibiting tattoos of any shape on any part of the body, based on Islamic teachings. The ruling aligns with similar regulations in several Muslim-majority countries. Turkey's Diyanet deemed tattoos contrary to Islam in 2015, leading to restrictions. Iran outlawed tattooing, citing health risks and Quranic teachings, with strict enforcement. The UAE bans tattooing as self-injury, with leniency for foreigners but lifetime ban for offensive tattoos. Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan also enforce bans on specific tattoos, especially those with religious content.

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