Question
Assalamualaikum..can a woman wear hijab and still apply lipstick?not make up only mild lipstick.
Islamic Ruling & Answer
Walekumussalam,
If a woman goes outside where non-mahram men can see her, even mild lipstick that beautifies the lips should be avoided, because it is considered adornment (zeenah).
Reference :
وَلَا يُبْدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا
(Surah An-Nur 24:31)
Translation:
“And let them not display their beauty except what ordinarily appears thereof.”
However, wearing lipstick at home for the husband or among women is permissible.
Answered by
Daurah-e-Hadith (Fazil), Darul Uloom Deoband · Specialization in Fiqh & Ifta (Grade A), Jamea Tul Hidaya, Jaipur
June 18, 2026
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