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Is it permissible for females to remove the hair on their legs?
Question
Could you please clarify the Islamic ruling with regards to woman shaving or waxing their legs?
Answer
It is permissible for a woman to remove the hair from her legs by shaving or waxing etc. (Raddul Muhtaar, Pg: 373, Vol: 6, al-Maktabah at-Tijariyyah)
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- Answered by
- Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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