Removal of Chest Hair

Question:

Salaam,
I would like to know if it is permissible to remove hair on a males chest.

Answer:

wa `alaykum salam,
There is no evidence, but using analogy (Qiyas) some ulama rule that removal of hair on males may be considered a form of imitating women – which is forbidden.

Imam Senad Agic
Head Imam (IABNA)
The Islamic Association of Bosniaks in North America
American Islamic Center – Chicago

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