1. Should one shave one’s testicles? 2. Is it Makrooh to speak after Esha? 3. Are we allowed to use contraception for a while if don’t plan on having children for a few years?
1. 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).
It is Makrooh to leave one’s pubic hair for more than 40 days. The word, ?Makrooh? literally means disliked and it is a degree of impermissibility.
2. It is Makrooh to talk of worldly and futile matters after Esha Salaat.
3. Q: Are contraceptions permissible?
A: All forms of reversible contraception (e.g. condoms, IUD, etc.) are permissible on condition that it is not used out of fear of poverty and also that it is consentual between husband and wife. Hadhrat Abu Saéed Khudhry (RA) reports that one person asked Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) about Azal (Coitus Interruptus). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) replied, ?When Allah Taãla intends creating a child, nothing can stop him.? (Mishkãt pg. 275; Qadeemi)
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai