Non Muslim woman waxing the hands and legs of a Muslim woman
Question
Is it permissible for a non Muslim woman to wax a Muslim woman on her hands and legs until the knees?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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What hair should be removed, and is waxing or laser allowed?
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