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Is it obligatory to remove pubic hair for women?

· 15 Jumada I 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 6139English

Question

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Is it obligatory to remove pubic hair for women?

Answer

Yes, it is obligatory for women to remove pubic hair.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Muhammad Hashim
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Q: What is the area of shaving the pubic hair for a male and female? A: The area immediately under the navel is not to be shaven. The area of shaving for a person (male / female) is above and around the private parts. If possible, it is commendable to shave around the hind private parts as well. (Al-Kaamil, commentary of Muslim; Imaam Nawawi vol. 1 pg. 128).

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