Where should one start shaving pubic hair and should a space be left below the belly button?

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When one is shaving the pubic hair, does one start directly below the belly button/navel or a bit below leaving space?
How much space should on leave?

Is there a reason behind leaving a space from the belly button?

Does one have to shave the hind?

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Bismillah

Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah’s guidance)

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).

Please refer to: http://qa.muftisays.com/index.php?viewpage=viewQA&question=1933

And only Allah Ta’ala Knows Best.

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Moulana Qamruz Zaman
London, UK

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