Is It Permissible to Compliment a Person's Appearance?
Question
What should a person reply . If a sister asks if she looks good in this colour , or if she should keep her hair this way or that , but she does not wear a hijab . Also complimenting , non muslims or muslims on their outfit if it is not modest . Thank you for your time .
Islamic Ruling & Answer
Avoid exaggeration or unnecessary compliments. You can use polite, general phrases like “It looks fine” or “Your style is nice,” and always keep halal and Islamic limits in mind.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
June 19, 2026
Researched & verified under our editorial & answer-review policy.
Related Questions
Support AskMuftiOnline
Your contribution helps scholars answer more questions and keeps this platform free for everyone.
Contribute Now