Is it permissible to use a kohl stick made of gold?
Question How valid is the view that using a kohl stick made of gold for putting kohl on the eyes will make the vision stronger? Is it permissible to use a kohl sick made of gold? Or is that subject to the prohibition? Please note that we read about this in the book by Ibn…
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Please note that we read about this in the book by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, al-Tibb al-Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine).
Praise be to Allah.
There are saheeh reports
from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and the
fuqaha’ are agreed that it is haraam to use vessels of gold and silver for
eating and drinking.
It was narrated that Hudhayfah (may Allaah be pleased with
him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
said: “Do not drink from vessels of gold and silver and do not eat from
plates of the same. They are for them in this world and for you in the
Hereafter.”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5110; Muslim, 2067.
It was narrated that Umm Salamah (may Allaah be pleased with
her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
said: “The one who eats and drinks from vessels of gold and silver is taking
fire from Hell into his belly.”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5311; Muslim, 2065. This version
narrated by Muslim.
This applies to vessels of gold and silver.
With regard to using a kohl stick made of gold, Ibn al-Qayyim
said in Zaad al-Ma’aad (4/310) and Ibn Muflih said in al-Adaab
al-Shar’iyyah (3/23) that it is beneficial to the eyes. It seems from
their words that it is permissible, and this is what was stated by Shaykh
al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) in al-Ikhtiyaaraat
(p. 8) where he said:
It is permissible to
apply kohl with a kohl stick made of gold or silver, because it is the
matter of need and they (these two scholars) permitted it.
With regard to a golden kohl stick being beneficial for the
eyes, Ibn al-Qayyim said in Zaad al-Ma’aad: It clears and strengthens
the eye, and brings healing from many diseases.
This was also mentioned by Ibn Muflih in al-Adaab
al-Shar’iyyah: And reference concerning that is to be made to those who
are specialized in that field.
And Allaah knows best what is correct.
