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From what age should one remove pubic hairs?

· 3 Safar 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

From which age is it mandatory for a boy to shave hairs around the penis or lower body?

Answer

From the age of puberty.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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