"I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'May Allah curse Al-Mutanammisat, women who have tattoos done and women who have their teeth separated, those who change the creation of Allah, Mighty and Sublime."
The Book of Adornment - Sunan an-Nasa'i 5109
"I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'May Allah curse Al-Mutanammisat, women who have tattoos done and women who have their teeth separated, those who change the creation of Allah, Mighty and Sublime."
Commentary on the Prohibition
This hadith contains a severe warning against altering Allah's natural creation. The term "Al-Mutanammisat" refers to women who seek to have tattoos applied, while "women who have their teeth separated" indicates those who file their teeth to create gaps for beautification.
The curse mentioned demonstrates the gravity of these actions, as they constitute deliberate alteration of Allah's perfect creation. Such practices stem from dissatisfaction with how Allah has fashioned human beings and represent a form of deception.
Scholarly Interpretation
Classical scholars explain that this prohibition applies to permanent alterations made for mere beautification without legitimate medical need. The underlying wisdom preserves human dignity and prevents the corruption that comes from excessive focus on physical appearance.
The phrase "those who change the creation of Allah" serves as the comprehensive principle prohibiting all forms of unnecessary physical alteration that contradict the natural disposition (fitrah) upon which Allah created humankind.