What actions are considered as changing the creation of Allah?
Changing the creation of Allah refers to various actions that alter the natural state of human beings as created by Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explicitly condemned practices that are seen as such alterations. He stated: The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, cursed those who lengthen hair extensions, make gaping marks, and tattoo themselves, as these change the creation of Allah Almighty.
Sunan an-Nasa'i 48:69.
Additionally, in the context of altering one's appearance, Ibn Kathir explains that this can include practices such as tattooing and plucking eyebrows. He cites a broader interpretation of altering Allah's creation as changing the religion itself and warns against innovations. He notes that altering one's appearance in ways that are not in line with the natural creation Allah designed can lead to severe consequences, stating: For such, their habitation will be hell, and they will find no refuge therefrom.
4:121.
These teachings emphasize the importance of maintaining the natural form and the integrity of creation as established by Allah.
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4:121 · An-Nisaa
4:121 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ مَأْوَىٰهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ وَلَا يَجِدُونَ عَنْهَا مَحِيصًۭا
For such, their habitation will be hell, and they will find no refuge therefrom.
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Sunan an-Nasa'i 48:69
Sunan an-Nasa'i · Book 48, Hadith 69 · Narrated by Abdullah
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, cursed those who lengthen hair extensions, make gaping marks, and tattoo themselves, as these change the creation of Allah Almighty.
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