I have this wonderful teaching opportunity this September in Khobar. I will be teaching elementary grades. I like the offer and i wanted to give it a try but i have a tattoo on my right hand just above my thumb, 1x 7 cm in size, a spanish phrase " Mi Amor" with an arrow forming a heart between Mi and Amor. i had this two years ago. I know that tattoo is harram in Islam. What should I do? I badly need advice.
I have a tattoo. What should I do?
GuestPoster69325
22 May 2018 15:48:51
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modjo
22 May 2018 22:32:02
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Hi @Clara Amor, I have a female friend working as a nurse with visible tattoos on her hands/arms. She didn't face issues at work or outside. Well aside from the occasional ogles from others.
She's not a Muslim, maybe that's part of the reasons she's not facing problem with it? Also, I think Khobar is quite relaxed when it comes to different cultures/individualities.
GuestPoster69325
23 May 2018 04:14:00
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Thank you so much Modjo. I appreciate it a lot. at least im not that anxious anymore 😉
essanyol
23 May 2018 13:09:29
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I work in Riyadh at the hospital and most of the nurses have a tattoo. Dont worry you will not face any issues even if you are a Muslim but try to cove it at least
GuestPoster69325
23 May 2018 15:59:11
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Thank you Essanyol. i will surely bring concealer just in case. I appreciate ur advice
man85
14 August 2018 17:42:52
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Do not worry its not a problem
GuestPoster69325
20 August 2018 07:56:13
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Thank you for the response.
Flaminski
04 September 2018 09:33:46
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You'll be fine, I work in a hospital, there is few nurses and docs who have tattoos and they're fine
Rawan008
04 September 2018 15:38:12
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It is not an issue anymore. I'm Saudi and I I have Saudi friends with Tattoos, never had a problem.
And welcome to Khobar. Feel free to ask for any help.
GuestPoster69325
08 September 2018 12:49:55
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Thank you so much. I appreciate very much.
GuestPoster69325
08 September 2018 12:51:07
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Thank you so much.
James Carlo
08 July 2021 05:14:59
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Same situation, i was offered to teach for elementary students in Yanbu, but i have a 2x2 tattoo on my wrist. Im kinda hesitant to give it a shot because they might reject me later for having a tattoo. Can I have an update about your situation right now?
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