Cutting the baby's hair after seven days
Question
A couple had a baby girl two months ago. The couple didn't manage to cut the baby's hair as it is recommended to cut after 7 days. Can they cut the baby's (girl) hair now (after two months)? If they do it, will they get the reward?
Answer
Yes they should cut it now.
Yes
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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