No, sikh don't shave their under arms or pubic hairs. Religious reason - Because our Guru wants us to stay us as God made us. Scientific reason- PUBIC HAIRS does have a purpose to provide a cushion against friction that can cause skin abrasion and injury, protection from bacteria and other unwante...
So important is Kesh that during the persecution of Sikhs under the Mughal Empire, followers were willing to face death rather than shave or cut their hair to disguise themselves. The people are devout; not cutting their hair has been an emblem of their goodwill.
The religious etiquettes of Islam specify that removal of pubic hair should be initiated at menarche, and done at least once every 40 days [13, 20].
Originally Answered: Is shaving or waxing of facial hair taboo for Sikh women? Yes , Sikhism prohibits removal of all body hairs both for men and women.
It was reported from Abu'l-'Abbaas ibn Surayj that it is the hair that grows around the back passage. From all of this, we may understand that it is mustahabb to shave all the hair from the front and back and all around them.
Pubic Hair & Shaving for Women
The Sunnah is to remove pubic hair with a razor and to pluck armpit hair with a tweezer (ouch), but most scholars agree that what matters is removing it, so other depilatory substances are permissible.
According to the above discussion, in our opinion, touching private parts with the right hand is makruh tanzih and not prohibited. It is included in matters of manners and the restriction in the hadith is a form of guidance and education.
Setting this protocol as per the Rehat maryada (official Sikh code of conduct), the gurdwara also says that a Sikh and a non-Sikh can only tie the nuptial knot only if the non-Sikh partner agrees to embrace Sikhism after marriage.
A Sikh is not allowed to live a recluse, beggar, yogi, monk, Nun, celibacy, etc. Gurbani, the word of the Guru, tells the Sikhs to live the life of a Householder. To raise a family; to earn honestly; to help the community; to educate the children; to remember God at all times.
“Religious symbols and Gurbani verses ought to be respected, not flaunted in such disrespectful manner. We appeal to the masses to refrain from engraving the Sikh religious symbols on their body,” said SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami.
Thus, in our opinion, cutting hair and clipping nails during menstruation or major hadas is not prohibited. Especially, since Imam al-Ghazali used the phrase “لا ينبغي” which means “shouldn't”. Thus, it shows a restriction that is makruh and not prohibited.
Pubic Hair Trends
According to the researchers, when asked if they removed their pubic hair, 80% of women and 39% of men removed their pubic hair near the time of the survey. Also, 3% of women and 21% of men had never removed their pubic hair.
In our opinion, the original ruling of shaving leg hair for both men and women is permissible. The reason for this is that there is no commandment to shave it nor is there a prohibition to keep it.
What religions prevent you from cutting your hair? Religions such as Orthodox Judaism, Rastafarianism, and Sikhism all prohibit haircuts, the removal of facial hair, or a combination of the two due to beliefs that hair is sacred or a gift from God.
Sacrifice of creatures: Animal sacrifice to celebrate holy occasions are forbidden. Non-family-oriented living: Sikhs are discouraged from living as a recluse, beggar, yogi, monastic (monk/nun), or celibate. Worthless talk: Bragging, gossip, lying, slander, "backstabbing," et cetera, are not permitted.
The Sikh code of conduct on the Sikh diet (Rehat Maryada)
The Rehat Maryada states that Sikhs are bound to avoid meat that is killed in a ritualistic manner such as Halal (Muslim), Kosher (Jewish) or Bali (Hindu).
In Sikhism, there is no place for polygamy and polyandry. Sikh Gurus advocated the institution of monogamous marriage. Marriage in Sikhism is not a social contract. It is blissful and sacred union of two human beings.
Who is a Sikh- Sikh is a student, a lifelong learner, a seeker of truth and justice, who lives by the 3 golden rules: First is Kirat Karni- to do hard and honest labor/work, then Vand Chakna- sharing one's things with everyone including the less fortunate, and finally Naam Japna- reciting and contemplating on the name ...
However, vegetarian Sikhs do consume dairy products. Sikhs who are not vegetarian may choose to abstain from eating pork or beef. However, all Sikhs are prohibited from eating any meat that has been ritually slaughtered including halal or kosher meats4.
Male infants are not circumcised. Tobacco products, other intoxicants or meat products should not be taken into Sikh homes. Sikhs may prefer for shoes to be removed when entering a home.
Most Sikhs would refuse to consider divorce, unless the relationship had completely broken down and all avenues for reconciliation had been exhausted; many options have to be explored and undertaken before a divorce will be accepted by the community.
Sikhism and divorce
Under Sikhism, divorce is not encouraged and, in previous generations, Sikhs would only remarry if one partner had died. Many Sikhs today accept that a couple may divorce if they cannot resolve the problems in their marriage. The grounds for divorce are listed in the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
For this, you cant put your face in secret. In Islam, it is permissible for men to kiss their wives private parts, but it is forbidden for women to do so.
In front of her husband: There is no restriction in Islam on what body parts a woman may show to her husband in private. The husband and wife can see any part of each other's body especially during sexual intercourse. In privacy: It is recommended that a person cover his or her sexual organs even when alone in private.
“Muslims are required to clean themselves well with water before offering prayers. Cleanliness is half of the faith, according to the teachings of Prophet Mohammad.” After visiting the toilet, a person is required to clean his or her private parts thoroughly with water to keep the body clean, Ahmad added.