Is it necessary for girls to get their nose pierced in Islam?
question : Is it necessary for girls to get their nose pierced in Islam?
answer:
i am from Bangladesh and I saw my mum and all the female relatives nose pierced. This is a tradition here for girls and ladies to pierce ears and nose, at least prior to wedding, enabling them to wear ornaments. I got the following from internet search:
Quote: "A hadith narrated by Muslim and Bukhari both in their Sahih have narrated a hadith about Umm Zar’ that praised her husband and said: “He has given me many ornaments and my ears are heavily loaded with them”. The prophet praising Umm Zar’ and not commenting on this part is telling us that the prophet peace be upon him saw nothing wrong with piercing the ears, and even loading them with earrings, therefore it is permissible to pierce the ears. As for the rest of the body, such as the nose, there are many cultures, including Muslim cultures as in Pakistan that do that and is not exclusive on fasiq (sinful) or kafir culture. So, if a sister comes from that culture it would not be harram, unless proven to have dangerous medical side effects.
As for the tongue, stomach, eyebrow and other body parts piercing. It is definitely the behavior of deviated groups, not to mention the medical side effects, therefore harram. Imitating deviated groups is not just in the piercing, but in any behavior. I ask Allah to protect us from any deviation, and deviations that have been made to seem as norms and “cosmetics”. Unfortunately many Muslims are now imitating gothics in the way they dress, not knowing that imitating a group means you are part of them, as the prophet peace be upon him said." Un-quote
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Source:
http://ayshawazwaz.wordpress.com/2010/12...
What Is the Meaning of a Ring in the Nose? | LIVESTRONG.COM
Nose rings, which have symbolic meaning in Indian, African and some Muslim cultures, are gaining popularity in other areas of the world as well. In fact, in the United States, nose piercing may be seen as an act of rebellion against conservative values. Depending on where you live a nose ring can have different meanings -- such as the expressions of cultural values or a decoration to enhance your appearance.
History
In ancient India, the nose was meant for more than breathing and detecting smells. In fact, 6,000 year old Vedic Scripts and manuscripts mention nose piercing and nose rings. At that time it was believed that the nose was also involved with fertility. In the 1970s hippies who traveled to India learned about nose piercings and embraced the practice.
In other parts of the world, South Africa in particular, nose jewels are worn by the Berber and Beja to display their wealth. The Berber and Beja believe, however, that larger the jewel, the wealthier the family. As body piercing gains popularity, nose piercing is becoming more main stream.
Theory
Decorating the nose is also important because the ancients believed the sixth sense, which represents brainwave focus, is located just above the end of the nose. In India, brides wear nose rings or studs because they are attractive and imply that the bride is worthy. It is also believed that the nose connects with romantic, sexual and emotional feelings.
Significance
In Ayurvedic medicine nose piercing is associated with female reproductive organs. It is believed that nose piercing helps reduce periodic menstrual pain and discomfort and that it assures less pain during child birth.
Considerations
In India, the nose ring is an important part of the bridal costume and is worn in either the left or right nostril depending on where the bride is from. The nose ring is believed to enhance the bride's beauty in her husband's eyes. Nose rings, which may be decorated with fish, birds, jewels and pearls, are made of either gold or silver. It is not uncommon to see married Indian women of childbearing age wearing a small stud or stead in the left nostril of their nose every day.
Theories/Speculation
Nose piercings in Western cultures seem to be strictly for adornment purposes. There is no cultural or historical requirement or meaning such as in Indian, African and Muslim cultures. In the United States, nose piercing is more a modern fashion statement.
