Is laser treatment permissible in Islam?
Question
I want to do a scar treatment with laser technology the scar is on forehead.is laser treatment permissible in islam?also permanent hair removal of body parts is allowed through laser?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
It is permissible for one to undergo laser surgery for scar treatment.[1]
It is not permissible to undergo laser surgery to remove unwanted hair in those parts of the body which are considered to be the satr and necessary to conceal, for example the area between the navel and knee, etc. However, it is permissible in those parts of the body which are not considered to be part of the satr.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Fahad Abdul Wahab
Student Darul Iftaa
USA
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
www.Daruliftaa.net
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
[1] جديد فقهي مسائل ج١ ص٢١٩ زمزم پبليشرز
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- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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