Fatwa #272718 April 2001United Kingdom

Cutting of nails at night time.

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Assalamualaikum.Is it permissible to cut one's nails at night time or is this a superstition I have heard that it is not permissible? Jazakallah khair

Answer

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

There is no prohibition for clipping nails at night.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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