Is it allowed for cosmetic purposes and is a muslim doctor allowed to provide botox service?

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· 12 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is botox injections halaal? Is it allowed for cosmetic purposes and is a muslim doctor allowed to provide botox service?

Answer

If it is only for cosmetic purposes then it is not permissible.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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