Ancient graves from the prehistoric Tasian culture point to the early application of galena in Egypt, a custom stretching from as old as the Badarian culture through to the Greco-Roman era. Although found locally, both black galena and green malachite were also imported from nearby regions in Western Asia, Coptos, and the Land of Punt. [7]

Dec 7, 2021 · Kohl or Surma has been believed to be worn since before 3100 BCE, in the Protodynastic period of Egypt by Egyptian queens and noble women. Different versions of the word have been found in Arabic, Persian, Greek, Latin, Azerbaijan which led to the Urdu word Surma or the Bengali word Kajol. But what really was it back then in ancient Egypt?

What are the benefits of surma? 3. What is the method of applying surma? A: 1. It is recommended that it be applied before sleeping. 2. It enhances the sight. 3. Apply it thrice in each eye. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Dec 5, 2024 · Ibn Al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Kohl protects the health of the eyes and gives strength and clarity of vision, and cleanses the eye of bad substances.

Surmah. Kohl (Arabic: كُحْل, romanized: kuḥl), kajal or kajol is an ancient eye cosmetic, traditionally made by grinding stibnite (Sb2S3) for use similar to that of charcoal in mascara.

Surma, an ore that is mined and ground into a powder, has been used for centuries as a cosmetic and to ward off evil. Manufacturing is not regulated and lead content varies greatly, from 16 to 70 % [3]. Many women also apply ‘Surma’ to their infant’s faces, uninformed about its potential damage to every organ system in the body.

Jul 5, 2014 · 1) It was the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) to apply Surmah every night in both eyes. 2) Nabi [sallallaahu Alayhi wasallam] used to apply Surma into each eye three times every night before sleeping. He used the Surma called, Ithmid.

Surma is a black powder that is applied around the eyes and has many benefits for eye health and beauty. One of the main benefits of surma is that it protects the eyes from harmful UV rays from the sun.

Mar 14, 2025 · Surma has been defined as ultra-fine powder of “kohl stone” called galena. It also contains some therapeutically active ingredients such as pearls, gemstones, and herbs. Herbs such as neem, saffron, fennel extract, etc. are used which are beneficial for the protection and treatment of various eye ailments.

Sep 24, 2023 · Ithmid Surma is the purest type of kohl as it comes from a natural source which is the stone ithmid. Pure ithmid has a silverish shine to it with a colour more of a dark grey than black. It is soft in texture and compacts on itself like sand. It also has a smoky smell to it which is very similar to the smell of burning coal.