What is the ruling on plucking eyebrows for a woman who was harmed in an accident during childhood, the effects of which are still present?
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The basic principle regarding plucking (al-Namṣ) is that it is forbidden and considered one of the major sins, permissible only out of necessity.
Thus, there is no harm in removing some eyebrow hair if its presence causes a clear disfigurement, in order to avert this harm.
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