Islam does not directly address the presence or absence of dimples. However, Islamic teachings on altering God's creation are relevant to procedures aimed at creating dimples.
Islamic Perspective on Dimple Creation
Creating dimples through surgery or other artificial means (dimpleplasty) is generally considered haram (forbidden) in Islam. This is based on the principle of avoiding unnecessary alterations to one's natural appearance, which is considered a gift from God. The references provided support this view:
- Altering God's Creation: A dimple created solely for beautification (tahsiniyyah) is prohibited because it is a change to Allah's creation without a necessary reason (hajiyyah). [Source: AL-KAFI #1744: THE RULING OF DIMPLEPLASTY (DIMPLE ... ]
- Facial Exercises: Facial exercises intended to create dimples are haram if they significantly alter one's natural facial appearance. [Source: halal haram - Is doing facial exercises to obtain dimples considered ... ]
- Dimpleplasty: Undergoing dimple creation surgery is forbidden (haram) and considered sinful according to Islamic law. [Source: Islamic Perspective on Dimple Creation Surgery (Dimpleplasty) ]
Natural Dimples and Islamic Beliefs
The presence of natural dimples is not viewed negatively in Islam. There are no religious restrictions or beliefs associated with having naturally occurring dimples. The concern lies solely with intentionally altering one's God-given features for purely aesthetic reasons.
One reference mentions a belief that cheek dimples are a sign of luck, but this is purely a cultural belief and not a tenet of Islamic faith. [Source: Is it true that having dimple on the cheek is the sign of luck? - Quora ]
Conclusion
In summary, Islam does not prohibit having dimples, but creating them artificially for purely aesthetic reasons is generally considered haram. The focus is on respecting God's creation and avoiding unnecessary modifications to one's natural appearance.
