I would like to know if it is permissible for females to pierce their nose?

Question:

Mufti, I would like to know if it is permissible for females to pierce their nose. I have a nose piercing and would really like to know what to do.

I await your soonest response in-shaa’ allaah

Answer:

Wa Alaikum As Salaam,

Some scholars have mentioned that it is allowed, while others have not allowed it. Seeing that it has become a fashion and style of modern Western women, my opinion is that you should refrain from doing it.

And Allah knows best,
Mufti Waseem Khan

2/10/2012