Umrah with tattoos?

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

Folks,

I am planning on to go for Umrah soon. I have an arm with few tattoos on it.

What should I be expecting?

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TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

13 years ago

It would be better to consult a religious scholar.
As far as I know they must all be removed completely.

Freshlikesushi ViP

1455POSTS

13 years ago

LOLOLOL serious question or trolling?

AISHATOPE12 Active member

53POSTS

13 years ago

Its not neccessary they should be removed, once you have regretted the action i.e tattoo and you promise not to go back to the same action then it suffice, I mean its enough, though you can plan in nearest future to remove it if possible, but it should not disturb your religious obligation

Freshlikesushi ViP

1455POSTS

13 years ago

you may want to ask a saudi religious scholar about that one.聽 i got hassled for having tattoos and im white.聽 i cant imagine a muslim not getting hassled

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

13 years ago

AISHATOPE12 wrote:
Its not neccessary they should be removed, once you have regretted the action i.e tattoo and you promise not to go back to the same action then it suffice, I mean its enough, though you can plan in nearest future to remove it if possible, but it should not disturb your religious obligation

The problem is twofold. Religious obligations and religious police obligations That's why I suggested him to get rid of them completely before he moves out.

HRGuru ViP

2233POSTS

13 years ago

TheLegendLeads wrote:
AISHATOPE12 wrote:
Its not neccessary they should be removed, once you have regretted the action i.e tattoo and you promise not to go back to the same action then it suffice, I mean its enough, though you can plan in nearest future to remove it if possible, but it should not disturb your religious obligation

The problem is twofold. Religious obligations and religious police obligations That's why I suggested him to get rid of them completely before he moves out.

JasfurJQ ViP

1865POSTS

13 years ago

if your going for Umrah with your true intention no need to worry about your tattoos, all you have do to is to cover it with cloth or a skin type packaging tape, simple as that. The most important is your purpose on going to Makkah.

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

Thank you all for your replies.

Would I get into trouble if a religious police stops me?

JasfurJQ ViP

1865POSTS

13 years ago

#10

ofcourse not, as long as you don't do anything that will caught their attention inside the holy ground.

In Sha Allah.

ahelpfulsaudi Serial expat

201POSTS

13 years ago

#11

check with your local Imam, or have them covered

suribhai Serial expat

639POSTS

13 years ago

#12

Better consult a doctor and get some fake arm bands. That would cover your tattoos. Or use colored tapes to cover it.

Momo Ajmi Active member

88POSTS

13 years ago

#13

You are good brother you won't get in any trouble I have seen and know some people with tattoos they went there with nooo troubles at all good luck inshallah get back safe

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#14

Thanks guys. I will keep you posted with the situation.

Hopefully hald half of the next month I will be going for Umrah.
And if you don't hear from me by the end of the next month.. you might want to say a prayer for me. lol

Momo Ajmi Active member

88POSTS

13 years ago

#15

Hahahah will pray for you even if we hear back from you

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#16

Momo Ajmi wrote:
Hahahah will pray for you even if we hear back from you

thanks.
very kind of you!
living in Riyadh I need some.

Momo Ajmi Active member

88POSTS

13 years ago

#17

Exactly we all聽 in need for pryers and good ACs it's hot today ugh lol

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#18

Lucky you! I dont get chance to look out of the ofc window, never mind going out in the sun. tsk.

too bad.

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#19

So what do you do when you're not.. err work?

Momo Ajmi Active member

88POSTS

13 years ago

#20

At work in the office too but went out for lil bit and felt the heat wow it's getting really hot it's not even aug yet lol so that's why I say prayers for who works under the sun

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#21

Momo Ajmi wrote:
At work in the office too but went out for lil bit and felt the heat wow it's getting really hot it's not even aug yet lol so that's why I say prayers for who works under the sun

True that. Gotta think about ppl out there in sun.
So what do you guys (u + freinds) do in Riyadh over the weekends? Iv only been here for two weekends. And I could literally jump off the hotel building for a thrill.

Riyadh is dry!

Momo Ajmi Active member

88POSTS

13 years ago

#22

Oh welcome to riyadh

me and some friends went to paintball field last weekend it was fun

and the weekend before we went BBQ in dessert so lets see what's going on next weekend

are you in ? You can join us more than welcome

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#23

Momo Ajmi wrote:
Oh welcome to riyadh me and some friends went to paintball field last weekend it was fun and the weekend before we went BBQ in dessert so lets see what's going on next weekend are you in ? You can join us more than welcome

Ofcourse Id love to join you lot, as long as its not an orgy

Momo Ajmi Active member

88POSTS

13 years ago

#24

Oh no we are not that kind of ppl

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#25

Momo Ajmi wrote:
Oh no we are not that kind of ppl

hahahah! that was joke.
No offence mate.

Momo Ajmi Active member

88POSTS

13 years ago

#26

Oh good lol I was like oh what did I say lol well that will be nice I love jokes tho ok brother I will send you my contacts we can arrange whenever you are free !

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

13 years ago

#27

Momo Ajmi wrote:
Oh good lol I was like oh what did I say lol well that will be nice I love jokes tho ok brother I will send you my contacts we can arrange whenever you are free !

Sure. PM me your contact details. Will get back to you. I am free all Thursday and Friday. See ya!