Can a Muslim Man grow his hair as long as he wants or is there a limit?

· 12 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1178English
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Can a Muslim Man grow his hair as long as he wants or is there a limit?

Answer

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)'s hair was till his shoulders. A Muslim male may lengthen his hair on condition he does not imitate the custom of the Kuffaar in doing so.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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