What is the ruling on bleaching facial, eyebrow, and body hair, and on plucking and removing hair from the hands and legs?
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There is no objection to bleaching hair, as there is no prohibition against it, and it does not involve altering God's creation. However, it is forbidden to do so for the purpose of deceiving a suitor.
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