Is Composite Teeth Bonding Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Question

Assalamu ‘alaykum.

Is it permissible to get composite teeth bonding to close a gap in the teeth?

Answer

Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh.

I pray you are well.

Yes, composite bonding to remove chips, crack, and other such defects in teeth will be permissible. This would also apply to filling a gap.

In general, permanent enhancements to the body that appear as though they are one’s natural form are impermissible. They contain an aspect of deception and altering of Allah’s creation, which are both impermissible. In this case, the use of veneers and other methods to get the perfect Hollywood smile would be impermissible. (Usmani, Takmila Fath al Mulhim)

One lesson to draw from all of this is that Allah distributes His gifts amongst His creation. Some have what others don’t. We should show thanks for what we have. Allah loves to be thanked.

May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.

[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History, he moved to Damascus in 2007, where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital. He was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence.