Removing body hair for men

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Question and Answer:

 

Q. I wanted to know if we men can remove hair on our chest, back and tummy?

 

 (Query published as received)

 

 

A. Although better to abstain from, there is no prohibition in removing hair on the body such as the chest, tummy and back etc. (Raddul Muhtar).

 

If the hair is excessive in these areas and appears unsightly, it may be trimmed or removed.

 

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed

Fatwa Department

Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)

Council of Muslim Theologians