I am female and have one earring hole in each ear. Is it ok to have more than one? If not, why?

· 1 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7847English

Question

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I am female and have one earring hole in each ear. Is it ok to have more than one? If not, why?

Answer

It is permissible to pierce the earlobes for as many earrings a female may wear.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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