07-15-2003, 08:26 PM
Quote::?: as i am new to islam i have a bit of an embassing question... i have read some where that women must shave all their hair from their private area does this this mean all of it? i am a western woman and have only ever done my bikini line which means leaving most of it unshavenI'm not sure if i should take it all off. please advise me in this matter as i do not want to go against Islam![/quote:8447ca34a0]
As-salaam Alikum,
Sahih Al-Bukhari:
Volume 007, Book 072, Hadith Number 777.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle said, "Five practices are characteristics of the Fitra (natural disposition): circumcision, shaving the pubic region, clipping the nails and cutting the moustaches short."
Volume 007, Book 072, Hadith Number 778.
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Narated By Ibn 'Umar : Allah's Apostle said, "To shave the pubic hair, to clip the nails and to cut the moustaches short, are characteristics of the Fitra (natural disposition)."
Volume 007, Book 072, Hadith Number 779.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : I heard the Prophet saying. "Five practices are characteristics of the Fitra (natural disposition): circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, cutting the moustaches short, clipping the nails, and depilating the hair of the armpits."
Volume 008, Book 074, Hadith Number 312.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : The Prophet said "Five things are in accordance with Al Fitra (natural disposition): to be circumcised, to shave the pelvic region, to pull out the hair of the armpits, to cut short the moustaches, and to clip the nails.'[/color:8447ca34a0]
According to the Shariah (Islamic law):
As far as shaving the pubic hair and the armpits, it must be done every 40 days.
As for the moustache, it must be done as soon as it starts to go over your upper lip.
As far as clipping the nails, the Sunnah is to do it every Friday.