Yes, a woman can shave her upper lip in Islam.
According to Islamic teachings, specifically addressed in Fataawa al-Mar'ah al-Muslimah, it is permissible for women to remove hair from their upper lip. This action is not considered part of the forbidden tanammus (plucking).
Here's a breakdown:
- Permissibility: Islamic scholars have clarified that removing hair from the upper lip, thighs, calves, and arms is allowed for women.
- Distinction from Tanammus: The act of removing upper lip hair is different from tanammus, which refers specifically to the prohibited plucking of eyebrows.
- Source: This ruling is supported by Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa'imah as cited in Fataawa al-Mar'ah al-Muslimah.
| Aspect | Ruling | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Lip Shaving | Permissible for women | Fataawa al-Mar'ah al-Muslimah, 3/879 |
| Tanammus | Forbidden (refers to eyebrow plucking) | General Islamic Teachings |
Therefore, women are permitted to remove upper lip hair without any religious restrictions. This allowance comes from the interpretation that this type of hair removal is not what was meant by the forbidden act of plucking.
