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Waxing the moustache

· 13 Safar 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for a man to wax his moustache? In this way it is not shaved but rather the hair is pulled out from the roots.

Answer

It is not a natural recommended way.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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