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How long can one keep the nails in Islam?

Published as Keeping long nails

· 28 Jumada II 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

How long can one keep the nails in Islam?

Answer

Once the nails become long and grow beyond the area of the fingers and toes, it is better for one to cut them.

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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