Is it permissble to shave chest hairs for males? as it is now common these days.
Question
Is it permissble to shave chest hairs for males? as it is now common these days.
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
It is permissible for males to shave the hair of the chest; however it is undesirable to do so.
(Raddul Muhtaar V6 Pg 407 Saeed Company) (Bahishti Zewar Pg 830)
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Ml. Ebrahim Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa
Checked and Approved by:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa
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