however, recommended,67 as also the removal of superfluous hair under the navel or in the armpits.68 The use of perfumes is recommended in many ḥadīth,69 especially on Fridays when there is an assemblage of people,70 and to women in particular.71 While women may make use of any ornaments they like,72 men are allowed only the wearing of a seal-ring, the Holy Prophet himself wearing one which was made of silver and was used to seal letters.73
67 Bu. 77:65.
68 Bu. 77:64.
69 Bu. 77:74, 78, 79, 80, 81.
70 Bu. 11:3, 6.
71 Bu. 6:12, 14.
72 Ah. IV. p. 392; AD. 33:8.
73 Bu. 3:7.