Is it true that you have to remove hair from the private area and under arms when doing ghusl after menses? Can it be done later?
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Is it true that you have to remove hair from the private area and under arms when doing ghusl after menses? Can it be done later?
Answer
It is not necessary to remove the unwanted hair around the private parts and underarms during the Ghusl of after menses.
And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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