Can a male use the same methods that females use for getting rid of hair in private parts or armpits, as long as what matters is getting rid of this hair.
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Can a male use the same methods that females use for getting rid of hair in private parts or armpits, as long as what matters is getting rid of this hair.
Answer
Yes, the purpose is to remove the unwanted hair.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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