I would like to know if it is permissible for a woman to cut her hair and if a woman is allowed to have short hair.

· 11 Rajab 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 9462English
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I would like to know if it is permissible for a woman to cut her hair and if a woman is allowed to have short hair.

Answer

It is not permissible for a woman to cut or trim her hair.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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