Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Ghusl Of A Woman With Braided Hair

· 18 Safar 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If an African lady has braids in her hair, does she have to take out the braids to make Ghusl, or can she wash the top of the head and roots?

Answer

If the braiding is joined to the hair (which is plaited) in such a manner that a great deal of inconvenience will be experienced in opening it at the time of Fardh Ghusl, then it will be necessary for water to reach the roots of her hair. Opening the plait will not be necessary.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

وليس على المرأة أن تنقض ضفائرها في الغسل إذا بلغ الماء أصول الشعر وليس عليها بل ذوائبها هو الصحيح. كذا في الهداية… ولو كان شعر المرأة منقوضا يجب إيصال الماء إلى أثنائه… ولو ألزقت المرأة رأسها بطيب بحيث لا يصل الماء إلى أصول الشعر وجب عليها إزالته ليصل الماء إلى أصوله كذا في السراج الوهاج.(الهندية 1/12)

Re: Fatawa Ibaadur Rahmaan Vol. 2 Pg. 272

Answered by
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
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Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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