Contact Lenses

Question:

I would like to ask a Fatwa regarding colouring the eyes. Here in England young girls wear contact lenses of different colours i.e. Green, Blue etc. which shows that they have got Green, Blue etc. eyes. Is it permissible to wear coloured contact lenses or does it come under the term of “Changing the creation of Allah.”
Please let me know as soon as possible. I will be very grateful.

Ans:
It is permissible to wear coloured contact lenses if the purpose of wearing them is not to deceive others. This does not fall under the term “changing Allah’s creation” as this expression connotes a permanent change. However, if coloured contact lenses are worn with the intention of deceiving others then he/she will be sinful for such deception.

(March-2001)