No, it is not haram to remove chest hair according to the provided reference.
The reference categorizes hair removal into three types:
- Obligatory Removal: This includes hair that must be removed, such as armpit hair, pubic hair, and the mustache.
- Haram Removal: This includes hair that is forbidden to remove, like eyebrows and beard hair.
- No Ruling: This category covers body hair for which the Quran provides no specific ruling on removal. This includes hair on the chest, arms, legs, and back.
Hair Removal Categories in Islam
| Category | Hair Type | Ruling |
|---|---|---|
| Obligatory Removal | Armpit, Pubic, Moustache | Must be removed |
| Haram Removal | Eyebrows, Beard | Forbidden to remove |
| No Specific Ruling | Chest, Arms, Legs, Back | No specific ruling |
Therefore, based on this categorization, removing chest hair falls under the category where there is no specific religious ruling, making it neither obligatory nor forbidden. Individuals are free to choose whether or not to remove chest hair, according to their preferences.
