Using hair removing creams and razors

· 12 Rabiʻ II 1435 AH1 min readEnglish
Dress & AttireHair and NailsRemoving Facial and Body Hair

Question

Can men remove unwanted hair using hair remover other than a blade, cutting machine or razors?

Similarly can women remove hair using blade or safety razors?

Answer

Yes

Yes, however it is preferable for women to use hair removing creams.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

فتاوى محمودية 27/472 , أحسن الفتاوى 8/77-78

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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