Removing pubic hair of the deceased.

· 12 Jumada II 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3483English

Question

Please advise me if it is ok to remove pubic or hair underarms of the deseased during their ghusl before their naamz-e-janaza? Thanks Wassalam

Answer

The unwanted hair (pubic and under arms) of a deceased does not have to be removed.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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