Is it permissible to trim pubic hair with scissors and then shave it with a razor?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Shaving the pubic hair is a , and this refers to the hair that grows around the male and female private parts and above them. This is done with a razor. The intention is to remove the hair, so plucking or removing it with depilatory powder (nūrah) or dyes is sufficient, but shaving is preferable.
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