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Undergoing plastic surgery to fix a broken nose

· 14 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Several years ago someone had broken my nose, I would like to know whether it is permissible to undergo plastic surgery to fix my nose?

Answer

Yes.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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