Is shaving with razors haraam for women in Islam?
Published as Women using razors
Question
Is shaving with razors haraam for women in Islam?
Answer
No, it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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