Unmodern Aspects of Islam (50): Artificial Beauty
Did you know that studies show most young people dislike their real appearance because they compare themselves to filtered images online? With cosmetic surgeries and apps reshaping faces, beauty has become an illusion—and dissatisfaction the norm.
Islam reminds us that true dignity lies in accepting the way Allah created us. The Qur’an says:
“We have certainly created man in the best of stature.” (Quran 95:4).
To distort that natural creation out of vanity is to forget the honor Allah already gave.
The Prophet ﷺ cursed those who altered their bodies for beauty’s sake (Sahih al-Bukhari, 5931), not to limit adornment, but to protect us from an endless cycle of insecurity. The early Muslims found beauty in modesty, character, and light on the face from faith.
Filters fade, surgeries scar, and trends change—but dignity rooted in natural creation never ages.
In a modern world, the Sunnah is our way back to what truly matters.
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