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Must a wife obey her husband who forces her to shave all of her body hair when she is annoyed by that?

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It is obligatory for the wife to obey her husband concerning the requirements for complete enjoyment, such as removing pubic hair and armpit hair. He has the right to compel her to do so. She must also remove anything that hinders her adornment for him, such as thick facial hair, based on the statement of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): "Remove the harm from yourself and adorn yourself for your husband." However, she is not obliged to obey him regarding shaving her head hair, as it disfigures a woman.

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