Is it permissble to shave chest hairs for males? as it is now common these days.

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

It is permissible for males to shave the hair of the chest; however it is undesirable to do so.

ولا باس في حلق شعر الصدر والظهر

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And Allah knows best

Wassalam

Ml. Ebrahim Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa

Checked and Approved by:

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa