Praying with an Image Engraved on the Hand

Question

If some image is engraved on a person’s hand, will it affect his prayer or not? And if it does, what could be the way to make it permissible? For the image cannot be removed without cutting away skin or flesh.

Answer

Since removing this image is difficult, it is a matter of necessity. The prayer will be valid. If possible, he should cover the hand with cloth or a glove.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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