{"_id":"6858bcf9d5c5e2b9a0868829","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can young girls wear makeup and nail polish?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Are nail polish and makeup only permitted to be used by married women? If not, is it Islamically sound to allow girls who didn't reach puberty to use nail polish and makeup?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In Islam, modesty is a core value, and one of the ways we nurture it in our children is by being mindful of the habits they develop around appearance and adornment. Makeup and nail polish are not inherently forbidden, but they are forms of beautification that carry adult connotations and can influence how a girl sees herself, and how others see her.\\n\\nFor young girls, especially those who haven’t reached puberty or are not yet married, scholars across generations have prohibited forms of beautification. The concern is not about the items themselves, but about what they signal. Beautification intended to draw attention, imitate adult women, or become a routine public display can open doors to emotional, social, and even spiritual harms. It can push girls into adult roles or expectations before they’re ready, or attract the gaze of people who should not be looking.\\n\\nIn traditional Muslim communities, parents often took special care in preserving their daughters’ innocence. For example, it wasn’t unusual for unmarried girls to be kept apart from adult women’s gatherings so they wouldn’t be exposed to mature topics or behaviors too soon. These customs were rooted in love and protection, not shame or suppression.\\n\\nWhile it’s fine for a little girl to play dress-up at home or wear a bit of nail polish for fun around maḥārim or other women, it’s important that parents guide these behaviors with intention. Teach your daughters that beauty is not the goal, but a gift to be used with care, and that their worth lies in their character, their connection to Allah, and their good deeds.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b9d","tag":"Relationships: Parent and Child","count":111},{"_id":"668d9fe00b76658b4c2327ba","tag":"Women: Beauty","count":54},{"_id":"668d9fdd0b76658b4c232765","tag":"Women: Children and Childbirth","count":50}],"createdOn":"2025-06-23T02:33:29.251Z"}