Women cutting their hair

· 20 Jumada II 1437 AH1 min readEnglish
Dress & AttireHair and NailsHairstyles, Haircuts & Hair Treatmentscutting hair for women

Question

Is it haraam for a woman to cut her hair?

Answer

It is impermissible in Shari'ah for a woman to cut or trim her hair.

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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