Rulings on Artificial Teeth and Wudu in Islam
✍ Answered by: Fadhīlat al-Bāḥith Nuʿmān Khaleeq ḥafiẓahullāh
Is it permissible to get artificial teeth? Are gold teeth allowed for men and women? Also, is it necessary to remove artificial teeth during wudu?
✔ There is no harm in getting artificial teeth, as it is a medical necessity and serves to facilitate daily life.
For Men:
◉ It is not permissible for men to get gold teeth without a valid medical need.
◉ However, if there is a necessity and no alternative metal is suitable for treatment, scholars permit their use.
For Women:
◉ Women are permitted to have gold teeth for beautification, and it is not considered extravagance.
◉ If a person passes away with gold teeth, they become the property of the heirs, as gold is valuable property.
◉ If the teeth can be removed without harming the gums, then they should be removed.
◉ If removal is likely to cause damage to the gums, then they may be left in place.
◉ It is not necessary to remove artificial teeth during wudu, as they do not obstruct water from reaching the gums.
◉ According to Fatāwā Aṣḥāb al-Ḥadīth, just as removing a ring is not obligatory in wudu (only moving it slightly is preferred), the same leniency applies to artificial teeth.
◉ If the teeth are permanently fixed, removing them is not possible, and thus they are left as is during wudu.
✔ Getting artificial teeth is permissible.
✔ Gold teeth are allowed for women as beautification.
✔ For men, gold teeth are only permissible in case of medical necessity.
✔ There is no need to remove artificial teeth during wudu.
✍ Answered by: Fadhīlat al-Bāḥith Nuʿmān Khaleeq ḥafiẓahullāh
❖ Question:
Is it permissible to get artificial teeth? Are gold teeth allowed for men and women? Also, is it necessary to remove artificial teeth during wudu?
◈ ➊ Permissibility of Artificial Teeth
✔ There is no harm in getting artificial teeth, as it is a medical necessity and serves to facilitate daily life.
◈ ➋ Ruling on Gold Teeth
For Men:
◉ It is not permissible for men to get gold teeth without a valid medical need.
◉ However, if there is a necessity and no alternative metal is suitable for treatment, scholars permit their use.
For Women:
◉ Women are permitted to have gold teeth for beautification, and it is not considered extravagance.
◈ ➌ Ruling on Gold Teeth After Death
◉ If a person passes away with gold teeth, they become the property of the heirs, as gold is valuable property.
◉ If the teeth can be removed without harming the gums, then they should be removed.
◉ If removal is likely to cause damage to the gums, then they may be left in place.
◈ ➍ Wudu and Artificial Teeth
◉ It is not necessary to remove artificial teeth during wudu, as they do not obstruct water from reaching the gums.
◉ According to Fatāwā Aṣḥāb al-Ḥadīth, just as removing a ring is not obligatory in wudu (only moving it slightly is preferred), the same leniency applies to artificial teeth.
◉ If the teeth are permanently fixed, removing them is not possible, and thus they are left as is during wudu.
◈ ➎ Conclusion
✔ Getting artificial teeth is permissible.
✔ Gold teeth are allowed for women as beautification.
✔ For men, gold teeth are only permissible in case of medical necessity.
✔ There is no need to remove artificial teeth during wudu.
