Removing the armpit and pubic hair is an ordained Sunnah. It is an important act of beautification and cleanliness that the two spouses should frequently practice to enhance their love-making.
Aishah RA reported that Allah's Messenger Muhammad SAW said:
"There are ten qualities of fitrah: trimming the mustaches, sparing the beard, siwak (brushing the teeth), inhaling water (to clean the nose) [and rinsing the mouth], cutting the nails, washing the finger knuckles, plucking the armpit hair, shaving the pubic hair, washing the private parts with water, [and circumcision]."
Recorded by Muslim, Ahmad, and others. The part between square brackets is recorded by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah, and verified to be authentic by al-Albani (Sahih ul-Jami no. 5606 & Sahihu Sunani Abi Dawud no. 44).
Removing the armpit and pubic hair should be done at least once every forty days, but more frequent removal is better and recommended for most people. Anas RA reported
"Allah's Messenger Muhammad SAW timed for us trimming our mustaches, clipping our nails, pulling our armpit hair, and shaving our pubic hair - that we do not delay that beyond forty nights."
Recorded by Muslim, Ahmad, and others.
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