Tattoos are said to be the inscriptions or writings of shaitaan. Tattooing the body is an accursed act. Many people in their days of kufr or ignorance committed this grave mistake. After embracing Islam or after repenting they find themselves in a dilemma. Some of the insciptions are exceptionally vile and embarrassing for a Muslim.
If it is possible to have these shaitaani inscriptions removed, it should be done. If this cannot be easily accomplished, the tattoos should be concealed with the garments as best as is possible.
Many people enquire about the validity of Salaat in view of the presence of evil and even immoral pictures inscribed on the body. The Salaat will be valid. The tattoos should, however, be concealed.
