What is the ruling on a sister bathing her mentally and physically disabled brother, and cleaning him, including shaving his pubic hair, due to the absence of an alternative or financial means to bring in specialists?
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It is permissible for you to clean and purify your mother and brother. Looking at the 'awrah is allowed when there is a need or necessity, while lowering the gaze and wrapping a cloth around the hand if possible. It is permissible for you to remove your sick brother's pubic hair with a depilatory or by shaving, while exercising caution, as necessity is assessed according to its extent.
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