Fathwa, - A widow shaves her pubic hair during the ‘Iddah

Question
Is a widow permitted to shave her pubic hairduring the 'Iddah
(post-marriage waiting period)?
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad
, is His Slave and Messenger.
A widow is permitted to shave her pubic hair during the 'Iddah, since
itis one of the Sunan of Fitrah (acts of natural disposition). Abu
Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet , said:" The acts of Fitrah are
five: circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, trimming the mustache,
clipping the nails and plucking the armpit hair. " [Al-Bukhaari and
Muslim]
Talking about the widow's status during the 'Iddah, Ibn Qudaamah said
in Al-Mughni: " She is allowed to cleanse herself by clipping her
nails, plucking the armpithair and shaving hair which is recommended
to be shaved under Sharee'ah. "
A widow is prohibited to do anything that featuresbeautification and
adornment during the 'Iddah. Shaving the pubichair, however, is a
concealed matter and there is no beautificationinvolved. Allaah Knows
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