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Imam Ali ibn Hussain Zayn al-'Abidin [as]

Bihar al-Anwar, v. 67, p. 293, no. 15

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Subject:	Shaving legs & arms
Question:	Salam Hope all is fine with you. The most common question in sports is Can us brothers in the school of Ahlulbayt shave their legs and arms? But still wear a beard. I know and appriciate that it is one of ALLAH's (salwat) countless blessings and should be thankful for it. Does shaving this upset/disappoint our lord in any way? Jazakallah
Answer:	Alaykum Salaam. According to Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani, it is permissible to shave legs, thighs, chest, armpits for males.

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