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What is the prescribed Islamic method for removing unwanted hair from all over the body, taking into account sensitive skin and the inability to go out and buy hair removal products?

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"There are five acts of fitra: circumcision, istihdad (shaving the pubic hair), plucking the armpit hair, clipping the nails, and trimming the mustache. These practices should not be left for more than forty nights. The method of removal is broad and can be by shaving, plucking, or using depilatories. There is nothing that makes a woman impure due to excess hair to the extent that she should abandon prayer. Impurity is purified by water, and she must purify herself with water and pray. Let her beware of the whispers of Satan. We advise fearing Allah, performing the acts of fitra, and maintaining the five daily prayers."

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