Is getting braces allowed in Islam as it changes the way Allah made us?

Assalamualaykum,
i read a post recently with regards to cosmetic surgery. i understand that it is forbidden and one of the reasons can be put down to the fact that it changes the way Allah (s.w.t) made us, however what is the ruling with regards to having braces, as this also changes the way Allah has made us.
JazakAllah khair for your time.
Wassalam
Answer

Answer:

In the name of Allah the Majestic

It is permissible to wear braces (in order to line teeth as they grow) and doing this is not be a sin. It is not a deemed a “cosmetic reason for beauty” but a medicinal reason to cure an abnormality. If the teeth are left to grow without braces then there is a very high likelihood that they will cause pain and difficulty in later life.

Cosmetic surgery which is undertaken by a normal healthy person for the sake of beautification is not permissible and is changing the way Allah created someone. It is Muhla (mutilation) of the human body and as mentioned in the earlier answers, is Haram.

And Allah the compassionate knows best

Sahih Muslim Vol 2
Fatawa Mahmodiyah Vol. 15 Pg 353

7th Oct 2005

————————————–
Mufti Abubakr Karolia
Batley, U.K
Founder of the “Islamic Foundation for Theology and Research” (I.F.T.A.R)

Original Source Link

This answer was collected from MuftiSays.com, based in London (UK). It is one of the fruits of Darul Uloom London. Many ‘ulama are involved in answering the Q&A on the site, including: Shaikul Hadeeth Mufti Umar Farooq Sahib, Mufti Saifur Rahman Sahib, Mufti Abdullah Patel Sahib, Maulana Qamruz Zaman Sahib, Mufti Abu Bakr Karolia Sahib.

Tags: haraam

Link