Has the Prophet cursed the woman who does not remove her body hair?
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There is no with this meaning.
A woman's hair is divided into three categories:
1. Hair that the Lawgiver forbade removing: This is eyebrow hair, based on the Hadith cursing "tattooists and those who pluck eyebrows (al-mutanammisat)."
2. Hair that the Lawgiver encouraged removing: This is pubic hair and armpit hair, based on the Hadith "Five practices are characteristic of the fitra (natural disposition)."
3. Hair that is not mentioned (left silent): Such as hair on the chest, thigh, and leg. Regarding this, a person has the choice between removing it or leaving it.
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