How high can a womens shoe heel be?
Published as Women wearing high heel shoes
Question
How high can a womens shoe heel be? I am going to get married and I am forced to buy high heel shoes. What to do?
Answer
High heel shoes are not supposed to be worn by women.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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