Written Fatwa

Can we pray with nail polish?

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19.11.2021

Is it permissible to pray with paint applied to the nails?

If the paint applied to the nail creates a layer, which it does, it prevents the prayer because it will not allow the water of wudu' to pass the nail. Those who remain only in color but do not form a layer do not prevent prayers.

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