07/12/2021
Kohl is a type of eyeliner that is in the form of a fine dark powder, which is applied usually in the inner surface of the eyelids. Wearing it is an unnoticed Sunnah for both men and women and used as a common adornment. It surprisingly has medical benefits proved by modern science as well.
As the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) is reported to have said “Apply antimony (kohl), for it helps brighten the eye sight and enhances the growth of eye lashes”.
-(Al-Tirmidhi 2048)
Kohl is typically sold inside a small pit and is applied with a stick with rounded edges. To apply it traditionally, one must moisten the stick with water, olive oil or rosewater before dipping it into the kohl pot. When dipped, shake off the excess powder and begin applying it on a lightly closed eyelid. Make sure to re-apply the powder before applying it to the other eye in order to ensure both eyes have equal amount applied. When the process is complete, the roots of the eyelids near the eyelash area should appear much darker with no noticeable white spaces.
Nowadays, instead of a stick, some people apply it with a simple eye brush. It is also strongly advised that if one wears contact lenses and wishes to apply kohl, then they should apply kohl before applying their lenses.
