Cutting the hair two different lengths
Question
As it is the trend nowadays for a male to cut his hair two lengths what is the ruling against it? Because as far as I know it is not a good act.
Answer
It is impermissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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