IS IT PERMISSIBLE FOR FEMALES TO REMOVE THE HAIR ON THEIR LEGS?


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Question:

Could you please clarify the Islamic ruling with regards to woman shaving or waxing their legs?

Answer:

It is permissible for a woman to remove the hair from her legs by shaving or waxing etc.(Raddul Muhtaar, Pg: 373, Vol: 6, al-Maktabah at-Tijariyyah)

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
Checked and Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Fatwa Department