What is the ruling on plucking eyebrows, given that there are female callers (to Islam) who do so and claim it is not forbidden?
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It is not permissible for a woman to expose any part of her body in front of non- men. The prohibition increases with the use of makeup. Plucking the eyebrows (al-Nams) is one of the major sins, due to the established curse of the Prophet, peace be upon him, upon those who do it. It is obligatory upon a Muslim to follow the ruling of the and avoid what displeases Allah.
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