Is it permissible to use whitening creams?
Published as Whitening creams
Question
Is it permissible to use whitening creams?
Answer
Yes, as long as it does not have adverse effects.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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