Men braiding and plaiting their hair

· 2 Muharram 1436 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Is it permissible for men to braid or plait their hair?

Answer

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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