Not neglecting these practices beyond forty days
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Etiquette of Grooming & Adornment
Not neglecting these practices beyond forty days
The Prophet (SAW) said: "A time limit was set for us in trimming the mustache, cutting the nails, plucking the armpit hair, and shaving the pubic region, that we should not leave it for more than forty nights."
Reference: Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (RA)
Explanation
This specific time limit prevents these basic grooming habits from being neglected indefinitely.