Ayatollah sistani tattoos of crosses

Although there is still a stigma against tattoos in several modern societies, tattoo art, and body modification are nothing new.

Archaeological evidence suggests people may have tattooed their bodies as far back as 50,000 years ago. These early finds consist of possible tattoo tools and human figurines adorned with body art.

Ayatollah sistani tattoos of crosses

The oldest discovery of tattooed human skin is found on Ötzi, the Iceman's body, dating to between 3370 and 3100 BC. While there are numerous mummies from Greenland, Alaska, Siberia, Mongolia, Egypt, Sudan, China, the Philippines, and the Andes, they all give way to Ötzi, nicknamed that because he was found in the Ötzal Alps between Austria and Italy back in 1991.

Different Religions, Different Perspectives

Let's explore other religions' perspectives before we investigate what Islam preaches about tattoos. Most scholars believe Hinduism started between 2300 BC and 1500 BC in the