It is permissible for one to remove the hair on the shoulders and biceps
Question
I need to ask a question regarding hair removal from my biceps and shoulder? I have lot of hairs on my biceps and shoulder which really make me feel embraced even in front of my wife. I need to ask can i remove those hair from my biceps and shoulder .
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 remove the hair on the shoulders and biceps. However, it is undesirable for men to remove hair on the chest, back and legs. However if a need exists, it would be permissible to remove such hair.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Ismail Desai,
Darul Iftaa
Checked and Approved,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
1وفي حلق شعر الصدر والظهر ترك الأدب كذا في القنية
ولو عالج بالنورة في العانة يجوز كذا في الغرائب
الفتاوى الهندية - (ج 5 / ص 358)
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