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Correct Way of Shaving Pubic Hair

Shaving the pubic hair is part of the natural disposition (fitrah) in Islam, which is emphasized in several hadith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that among the acts of fitrah are circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, trimming the mustache, clipping the nails, and plucking the armpit hair. This is clearly stated in Sahih Muslim: The natural disposition (fitrah) consists of five things: circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, trimming the mustache, clipping the nails, and plucking the armpit hair. Sahih Muslim 2:65SunniSAHIH

Additionally, Sunan an-Nasa'i narrates, The Messenger of Allah said, 'The natural disposition is cutting the nails, trimming the moustache, and shaving the pubic hair.' Sunan an-Nasa'i 1:12SunniSahih (per Al-Albani)

These narrations highlight the significance placed on personal grooming and hygiene within Islamic teachings. Shaving the pubic hair is seen as a practice that aligns with maintaining cleanliness and adhering to the natural instincts that Allah has bestowed upon humanity.

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