Women cutting their hair
Question
Is it haraam for a woman to cut her hair?
Answer
It is impermissible in Shari'ah for a woman to cut or trim her hair.
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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