Using hair relaxer

Q: I want to know if the use of hair relaxer is allowed in Islam. Most responses I have seen are confusing and I don't want to make a mistake.

A: If it does not trim the hair it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)