Yes, Namaz (prayer) is accepted even with pubic hair because shaving it is a recommended hygiene practice (Sunnah/Fitrah), not a condition for prayer validity; however, delaying removal beyond 40 days is disliked (makruh), and if hair becomes unclean, it affects purity needed for prayer, but prayer is valid if wudu/ghusl and covering awrah are met.
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.
Yes, non-married women (as in you've reached puberty) should remove their pubic hair, armpit hair, trim their nails as it is a part of the sunnah. Shaving is perfectly fine for both the pubic hair and the armpits!
There is no medical reason to remove it. And yet, many people feel pressured to shave or wax because of our society's long-standing ideas of gender, beauty, and purity. (This is all very American. Women in other cultures are far less likely to groom their pubic hair.)
Summary of answer
Removing the pubic hair, whether by plucking, using a depilatory agent, shaving or cutting, is one of the actions dictated by the fitrah and encouraged by Islam, but it is not restricted to or required at the end of every period.
If there is no impurity (najas) on her private part, kissing and foreplay stuff will not be something haram. However, if there is discharge, and chances for the husband to take the discharge in his mouth, then this would be haram.
A spouse can shave pubes of the other since looking and touching the private parts of spouse is permissible whether it is for enjoyment or any other purpose.
Scholars mention that one should bury everything, such as a limb, hair, nails, and the like. That is separated. As Muslims, we should have a habit of burying everything that separates us from our bodies.
No Shaving, No Problem
The good news is, if you never shave your pubic hair, nothing drastic happens. Pubic hair grows to a certain length and then stops, so you're not going to end up with a never-ending forest. In fact, going without shaving can reduce the risk of skin irritation, razor bumps, and ingrown hairs.
Gen Z's approach to pubic hair is diverse, with a growing trend of embracing natural body hair, challenging older norms, but many still prefer some form of grooming like trimming over complete removal, with personal preference and comfort being key drivers, influenced heavily by social media trends. While some opt for "au naturel" looks, many in Gen Z trim for a "bikini-shaped bush," balancing naturalness with neatness, and views vary significantly, with TikTok promoting both naturalness and styling.
As-salāmu 'alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is necessary to remove pubic hair and hair of the underarms within a period that does not exceed forty days. If one does not do so within forty days, it will constitute as a sin. As for your second question, it is permissible but undesirable to do so.
Why do Muslims shave pubic hair? The wisdom behind the prescription of removing the hair from these two places – and Allah knows best – is that removing it helps one to attain a perfect level of cleanliness and prevents what could emanate from them of bad smells if the hair was left without removing it.
By Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
The importance of shaving, plucking, and removing pubic hair is emphasized, particularly for male and female individuals. The use of "harvest" in religion is emphasized, and shaving is preferred for removing hair, particularly for women.
Physical Contact that Does Not Vitiate the Fast:
Non-passionate touching in which one is free from the fear of falling into sexual intercourse or ejaculation, such as hugging or holding hands. Looking at one's spouse, even if one ejaculates.
It is not an obligation for a man or a woman to perform a ritual bath (Ghusl) after shaving the pubic hair. Shaving pubic hair does not necessitate a ritual bath.
Going back to a time when most of us roamed around half-naked, it has been suggested our pubic hair is curly because it does a better job capturing and holding the pheromones that are produced by our sweat glands.
If you've spotted a few unwanted hairs and are grabbing for your razor, you might want to think twice.
They should not be left without shaving for more than forty days because of the proven hadeeth to that effect. However, leaving them for more than forty days does not have any effect on the validity of a person's prayer, and to say that it does reflects ignorance of the pure sharee'ah.
Shaving the pubic hair is a confirmed Sunnah. Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: Five are among the Fitra acts: "circumcision, shaving pubic hair, plucking out armpit hair, cutting one's nails and trimming one's mustache" .
It was narrated from Umm Salamah that: "the Prophet(SAW) would coat (with hair removing chemical) and remove the pubic hairs with his hand." Narrated Ibn `Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "To shave the pubic hair. to clip the nails and to cut the moustaches short, are characteristics of the Fitra."
Japan: Women in Japan have preferred to shave only their legs and underarms, leaving the bikini and pubic area untouched. It is also quite common to remove facial hair and peach fuzz for a smooth, glass-like appearance.
While shaving is not required before Umrah, it is strongly suggested that you do so. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized cleanliness, saying, “Cleanliness is half of faith” (Sahih Muslim). People don't have to cut their nails or shave their pubic hair, but it's recommended that they do so to stay clean.