Yes, namaz (prayer) is accepted even if pubic hair is not removed. While removing pubic hair is considered a sunnah (recommended practice) in Islam, it is not a requirement for the validity of prayers. Neglecting to remove it does not invalidate one's prayer.
Understanding the Islamic Perspective
Several Islamic sources clarify that while removing pubic hair is part of the fitrah (natural predisposition) and is a recommended practice (sunnah), it's not obligatory. Failing to do so doesn't render prayers invalid. The emphasis is on maintaining cleanliness and purity during prayer.
- Sunnah vs. Obligatory: Removing pubic hair is a recommended action (sunnah), not an obligatory one (fard). Following sunnah is encouraged for spiritual growth, but it doesn't affect the validity of religious practices.
- Focus on Purity: The primary concern during prayer is maintaining ritual purity (taharah). The presence of pubic hair itself doesn't automatically compromise this purity, provided the hair and surrounding area are clean.
- Different Interpretations: Some interpretations emphasize the importance of maintaining hygiene, while others focus on the non-obligatory nature of hair removal for prayer validity.
Examples from References:
- "However, if one does not remove his/her pubic hair he commits a dislikeable act but his prayer is absolutely correct. Neglecting to remove the hair does not affect one's prayer." (Islamweb.net)
- "Even though one is obliged to cut hair of certain body parts, prayer IS valid when someone neglects cutting it." (Reddit)
- "Salaah is accepted, Allaah Willing if you don't shave..." (Quora)
- "Shaving the pubic hair... is part of the sunan al-fitrah... but it is not obligatory." (IslamQA)
In summary, the presence of pubic hair does not affect the validity of one's namaz. While its removal is a recommended practice, it is not a condition for accepting prayers.
