Can a Muslim Man grow his hair as long as he wants or is there a limit?
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Can a Muslim Man grow his hair as long as he wants or is there a limit?
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Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)'s hair was till his shoulders. A Muslim male may lengthen his hair on condition he does not imitate the custom of the Kuffaar in doing so.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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