Trimming the chest and leg hairs for men
Question
I would like to know about the human hair. Can a man remove his chest, back and leg hairs? Is it permitted in Islam?
Answer
If it is very long, he may cut it or trim it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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