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I have heard waxing arms and legs is haram in Islam? I am a woman living in USA and would like to know whether this is true or not. Please give details.

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I have heard waxing arms and legs is haram in Islam? I am a woman living in USA and would like to know whether this is true or not. Please give details.

Answer

It is permissible for a female to wax her arms and legs.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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