Keeping 2 length haircuts
Question
I wanted to know if it is permissible to have a 2 length haircut that does not look like it is 2 lengths at all? The sides will be length 6 and the top length 8.
Answer
This is not permissible and is against the sunnah. Hence, one should refrain from this.
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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