I have a tattoo. What should I do?

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8 years ago

I have this wonderful teaching opportunity this September in Khobar. I will be teaching聽 elementary grades.聽聽I like the offer and i wanted to give it a try but i have a tattoo on my right hand just above my thumb,聽 1x 7 cm in size,聽 a spanish phrase " Mi Amor" with an arrow forming a heart between Mi and Amor.聽 i had this two years ago.聽 I know that tattoo is harram in Islam.聽 What should I do?聽 I badly need advice.

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modjo Serial expat

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8 years ago

Hi @Clara Amor, I have a female friend working as a nurse with visible tattoos on her hands/arms. She didn't face issues at work or outside. Well aside from the occasional ogles from others.

She's not a Muslim, maybe that's part of the reasons she's not facing problem with it? Also, I think Khobar is quite relaxed when it comes to different cultures/individualities.

GuestPoster69325 Guest

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8 years ago

Thank you so much Modjo.聽 I appreciate it a lot.聽 at least聽 im not that聽 anxious anymore 馃槈

essanyol New member

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8 years ago

I work in Riyadh at the hospital and most of the nurses have a tattoo. Dont worry you will not face any issues even if you are a Muslim but try to cove it at least

GuestPoster69325 Guest

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8 years ago

Thank you Essanyol. i will surely bring concealer just in case. I appreciate ur advice

man85 Member

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7 years ago

Do not worry its not a problem

GuestPoster69325 Guest

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7 years ago

Thank you for the response.

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Flaminski Active member

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7 years ago

You'll be fine, I work in a hospital, there is few nurses and docs who have tattoos and they're fine

Rawan008 Active member

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7 years ago

It is not an issue anymore. I'm Saudi and I I have Saudi friends with Tattoos, never had a problem.
And welcome to Khobar. Feel free to ask for any help.

GuestPoster69325 Guest

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7 years ago

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Thank you so much.聽 I appreciate very much.

GuestPoster69325 Guest

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7 years ago

#11

Thank you so much.

James Carlo Member

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4 years ago

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Same situation, i was offered to teach for elementary students in Yanbu, but i have a 2x2 tattoo on my wrist. Im kinda hesitant to give it a shot because they might reject me later for having a tattoo. Can I have an update about your situation right now?