Masa'lah: Fine clipping of the moustache is sunnat for a civilian (i.e. a non-Mujahid). It is reported in a Hadith: - "The one who does not clip his moustache is not of us." (Tirmizi, Nasaie). Imam Tirmizi relates on the authority of Hadhrat Ibne Abbas (RA) that the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam used to trim his moustache.

Masa'lah: Evening out the surface of the moustache without actually thinning it whilst clipping strands of hair appearing on the lower end of the moustache directly above the mouth with a scissors etc - resulting in the exposure of the reddish area of the lip - is also proper. However, very fine clipping falls within the sunnat practice. It is stated in Fatawa alamgiri: - "It is commendable to cut the moustache very fine." Allamah ibne Hajar (RA) states in his commentary of Shamail: - "According to Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) and his two most eminent and outstanding pupils (RA), instead of mere clipping, it is most desirable to cut or clip the moustache very finely." It is reported that Imam Ahmad (RA) was in the habit of trimming his moustache very finely.

NOTE: Religious books are replete with stern warnings and denunciations regarding growing of long moustaches in simulation of Hindus and non-Muslims. It is reported in one Hadith that Allah will command all the people to prostrate on the day of judgment. The long - moustaches ones of this world will not be in a position to prostrate since their moustaches will become like iron rods. (Khazanatur Riwayat). It is reported in another Hadith: - "The one who sports a long moustache will be deprived of my intercession and Haudhe - Kauthar (a pond in Jannat from which the believers will drink at the hands of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam. Munkar and Nakeer (the two angels who question the dead) will be assigned to him with extreme wrath and indignation." Nowadays, shaving the beard and lengthening the moustache is a peculiar and distinguished custom of the Hindus and non-Muslims. And strict opposition to the trends, behavior, patterns and dresses of the non-Muslims have been rigidly enforced by Shariah. Henceforth, it is incumbent upon Muslims to assume the appearance of faithful Muslims and remain distinct from others.

Masa'lah: Mujahideen (Muslim warriors) are permitted to lengthen their moustaches in Darul Harb (a non-Muslim country where war is waged). According to Fatawa Hammadiyyah, it is commendable in Darul Harb for a warrior to lengthen his moustache with the sole purpose of instilling awe and terror within the ranks of the enemy. It is reported that Hadhrat Khalid (RA) used to grow his moustache longer than normal with the same object in mind.

Masa'lah: It is permissible to abstain from clipping the two extreme ends of the moustache. Shaikh Muhaddith Dehlawi (RA) states in his commentary of Mishkat: "There is no problem in leaving the two corners of the lips (moustache) intact." Numerous authentic Ulama of contemporary times also practice this i.e the extreme ends are left intact whilst the moustache itself is clipped to a fine texture.

Masa'lah: During wudhu, water not reaching below the moustache of a mujahid will not affect the validity of the wudhu. However ghusl in this case will not be valid (Khazanatur Riwayat).

Masa'lah:       Both clipping and tweezing of the nasal hair is permitted. It has been reported by Abdullah bin Basheer that tweezing of the nasal hair can lead to a disease called akilah (cancer or gangrene).

Masa'lah: Trimming the eyebrows is permissible if they are extremely long (Khazanah).

Masa'lah: Both men and women are neither permitted to remove the eyebrows nor the hair appearing on the tip of the nose.

Masa'lah: It is permissible to neaten hair appearing on the face itself.

Masa'lah: According to Imam Abu Yusuf (RA), removing hair of the neck is permissible. It is mentioned in Matalibul Mumineen: "It is most appropriate not to shave (the hair on the neck). However, cutting with a scissors etc. is recommended if such hair causes harm.

Masa'lah: Plucking under-arm hair is preferable because of it being the sunnat of all the Prophets (AS) of Allah. However, employing a razor etc. is sufficient and permissible, if one is not in the habit of tweezing which may cause excruciating pain.

Masa'lah: Removing hair growing on the chest, arms and legs is unethical (khilafe-adab).

Masa'lah: The following method is preferable. Firstly tweeze the right arm-pit using the fingers of the left hand. Thereafter, the same hand should be employed for the left arm-pit if possible; otherwise the fingers of the right hand may be used. NOTE: In view of preventing an under-arm odor being emitted from the fingers, plucking hair strands should preferably be performed with the aid of a tweezers etc.

Masa'lah: Both men and women are constrained to remove pubic hair either by employing a razor-blade or with the aid of hair-removers etc. However, shaving is recommended for men, whilst tweezing or removing with lime etc. is desirable for women.

Masa'lah: Application of hair removers such as lime and sulphurate of arsenic etc. is permissible for both sexes.

Masa'lah: On their husband's request, women are compelled to remove (their own) pubic hair.

Masa'lah: It is permissible to arrange another person to remove under-arm hair. However, this is not permitted in the case of removing pubic hair. Nonetheless, this is allowed between those persons for whom gazing at each others private parts is permissible eg. husband and wife (although this is not commendable). It has been reported from Imam Ahmad bin Hambal (RA) that the use of a scissors etc. is also permitted to get rid of pubic hair. (Ai'nah Jamale Muhammadi) Removing hair growing around the anterior and posterior private parts is laudable. (Ai'nah Jamale Muhammadi)

Masa'lah: When removing pubic hair, commence from the area directly below the navel. (Behisti Zewar)

Masa'lah: Men should remove pubic hair with a razor or other hair-removers whilst the Sunnah for a woman is to remove pubic hair with tweezers. (Behisti Zewar) {However if this causes great discomfort and pain, she may employ any other hair-remover. Compiler}