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Irsyad al-Hadith Siri ke-62: Apakah status hadith ini ?
What is the status of the hadith on spacing the teeth, and what ruling is derived from it?
Short answer
The hadith cursing those who space their teeth for beauty is authentic and agreed upon (muttafaqun 'alaih), as it was narrated by both al-Bukhari and Muslim.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The hadith cursing those who space their teeth for beauty is authentic and agreed upon (muttafaqun 'alaih), as it was narrated by both al-Bukhari and Muslim. Spacing the teeth purely for beauty is forbidden because it alters God's creation and involves deception. It is permitted when done out of need, such as for medical treatment or to remove a defect in the teeth. Dentures, teeth whitening and repairing chipped or broken teeth are permitted as long as no prohibited materials are used, but dental work done for cosmetic purposes is not permitted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum hadith ini adalah sahih dan ia juga merupakan hadith muttafaqun 'alaih (متفق عليه) kerana ia diriwayatkan oleh Syaikhan (Al-Bukhari dan Muslim).
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Irsyad al-Hadith Siri ke-62: Apakah status hadith ini ?”, 10 May 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/1146-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-62-apakah-status-hadith-ini. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/status-of-hadith-on-spacing-teeth/