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Trimming the chest and leg hairs for men

· 23 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I would like to know about the human hair. Can a man remove his chest, back and leg hairs? Is it permitted in Islam?

Answer

If it is very long, he may cut it or trim it.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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