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Fatwa – Rulings on Pubic Hair and Hair under Armpits

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Q: I would like to know detailed rulings on pubic hair and hair under armpits.

1. Is there any time limit like 40 days? Is that Fard, Wajib or Sunnah?

2. Is it true that one’s supplication will get no answer if those hair are not removed within 40 days?

3. Can we use hair removing cream or lotion instead of scissors, razor or some other sharp things since they are risky in handling?

4. Actual boundaries of pubic/under arm hair to be removed?

5. Hair around the anus?

A:

1. It is best that the pubic hairs be removed at least once a week. If this is not possible or is difficult, then the hairs should be removed at least once every fifteen days. Leaving the hair to grow for more than 40 days is objectionable in the Sharia. (Fataawa Hindiya 5/357).

2. As mentioned above, it is objectionable to leave the pubic hairs without removing them for 40 days or more. With regards to ones supplications, then although Allah (SWT) can accept the duas of any person in any condition, the duas of a person who is violating the rules of the Sharia are less likely to be accepted.

3. Hair removal cream can be used.

4. The hair under the armpit should be removed. Similarly, the hair around the private part, being approximately 4 finger spaces above the private part (i.e. from where the belly ends) until the anus should be removed.

5. It is best to remove all the hair around the anus.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Shafiq Jakhura
Iftaa Department, Darul Ihsan Islamic Services Centre

This answer was collected from DarulIhsan.com. It’s the official website of Darul Ihsan, which is an Islamic organisation (PBO) based in Durban, South Africa.

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