Tattoos are also gaining popularity among young Muslims in the West. Muslims believe that tattooing is a sin, because it involves changing the natural creation of God, inflicting unnecessary pain in the process. Tattoos are classified as dirty things, which is prohibited in Islam.

Your first night sleeping, your artist might recommend you re-wrap the tattoo with plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap) to sleep without the tattoo sticking to your sheets. This is generally for larger or solid-color tattoos. If your artist did not recommend re-wrapping, just let the tattoo stay exposed to air overnight.

Wrapping a fresh tattoo is essential to help the initial healing while providing protection from environmental contaminants like dirt, germs, or anything else that should not go near an open wound. Now understand that every artist may prefer what they will use to cover up your new ink.