What is the ruling on getting a Brazilian wax at a spa to remove pubic hair before marriage?

Summary

Removing pubic hair is in principle part of the fitrah and is prescribed, based on the hadith of the five acts of fitrah. However, a Brazilian wax at a spa involves exposing the awrah to the staff member, whether of the same or a different gender, and this is prohibited. The prohibition is stronger when the staff and client are of different genders. Being alone together in a private room also raises the issue of khalwat, which is forbidden. The fatwa distinguishes this from doctor and patient treatment, which is allowed out of medical need and the presence of other medical assistants.

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