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Is it Haram to Freeze Fat?

Published in Islamic Rulings on Health 1 min read

The permissibility of freezing fat using cryolipolysis in Islam depends on specific conditions.

Based on the provided reference, the use of cryolipolysis to get rid of fat is permissible under the following circumstances:

  • Absence of Harm: It is predominantly assumed that the procedure will not cause any harm to the individual.
  • Gender of Practitioner: The procedure should ideally be performed by:
    • A husband on his wife.
    • A female practitioner on a female patient.
  • Purpose of the Procedure: The reason for undergoing the procedure should be for improvement (enhancement) and not solely for therapeutic needs.

Therefore, simply put, freezing fat via cryolipolysis is permissible if it meets the listed conditions. The following table summarizes these conditions.

Condition Description
Absence of Harm The procedure must be safe and not cause significant harm.
Practitioner Gender Ideally performed by a husband (on his wife) or a female practitioner (on a female patient).
Purpose Primarily for improvement/enhancement, not just for therapeutic reasons.