Is it permissible to permanently remove excess hair from the shoulders and back, and is this considered imitation of women, taking into account the use of Minoxidil to treat thinning scalp hair and a thyroid gland disorder?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is more befitting for a man not to remove his beard hair completely, as he is not harmed by its presence as a woman might be. Moreover, removing it could be an imitation of women. Therefore, it is safer to leave it, although there is no definitive prohibition or certainty that it constitutes imitation of women.
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