Can a husband compel his wife to remove pubic hair if it exceeds the norm?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The husband possesses a single, established right to compel his wife to remove her pubic hair if it has grown excessively beyond the norm, as stated by Al-Qadi. Similarly, this applies to excessive nail growth.

Supporting text

If the nails are only slightly long to an extent that causes aversion, there are two differing views on the matter.