Question:

Can unnecessary hairs be removed during periods?

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Answer:

Salam alikum,

In Islam, there is no prohibition on removing unwanted hair during menstruation. It is a matter of personal preference. However, it might be more comfortable to wait until after menstruation is complete, as one might experience increased sensitivity during this time.

Reference:

Fath al-Qadeer, Volume 1, Darul Kutub al-Ilmiya, page 278:

«لا يوجد حظر على إزالة الشعر في فترة الحيض، هذا من الأمور التي لا تؤثر على الطهارة.»

“There is no prohibition on removing hair during the period of menstruation; this is among the matters that do not affect purity (taharah).”

Only Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) knows best.

Written by Alimah Aisha Qureshi

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

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