Dress, Beard & Adornment · Subtopic
Hair, Nails & Body Hair
954 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas on Hair, Nails & Body Hair, part of Dress, Beard & Adornment. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Hair, Nails & Body Hair fatawa — page 23 of 24
- Ask Imaam1 Mar 2008
I have difficulty removing all my unwanted hair. Am i excused?
I have difficulty removing all my unwanted hair. Am i excused? P.S im 13
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2008
I work in a professional environment and Alhumdolliah have a beard to the extent of a fist's size. The problem is some of the hair of my beard are very curly...
I work in a professional environment and Alhumdolliah have a beard to the extent of a fist's size. The problem is some of the hair of my beard are…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam17 Feb 2008
Can i remove hair from the armpits from my 9 year old daughter
1) i wish to find out: if female women are allowed to cut/trim their hair to enhance growth. i'd like to grow it but it has long thin ends at…
- Ask Imaam4 Dec 2007
I would like to know whether it is allowed for men to cut hair from following positions...
1) I would like to know whether it is allowed for men to cut hair from following positions: i) Legs ii)Thighs iii) Chest 2) Similarly, I would like…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2007
Is it Fardh to shave the babys hair?
Imam, i require more information on the shaving of the baby's hair at birth, is this fardh? if possible kindly quote the relevant verse and or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Nov 2007
I was recently told that plucking your eyebrows is allowed as long as you do not remove a single line of hair. Does this mean one can remove stray and untidy hairs to neaten the eyebrows?
Growing up as a young girl I was raised to know that it is haram to shape or pluck your eyebrows. However,plucking eyebrows seems to be a common…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Nov 2007
Is it permissible for women to use iron made thing for removing unwanted hair.?
Is it permissible for women to use iron made thing for removing unwanted hair.?plz tell me.My friend says that its not permissible so i m worry…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Sep 2007
Can men use cream to remove unwanted hair?
Dear Imam sb, Pls advise as i heard that removing unwanted here for men is prohibted throug creams etc and men can use only razor, also inform what…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2007
I need to know is it permissible to permanently remove underarm hair for example using laser hair removal.
Salaams. All underarm hair should be removed. I need to know is it permissible to permanently remove underarm hair for example using laser hair…
Ml. Ya'qoob Dadabhai - Ask Imaam11 Aug 2007
Is it compulsory to cover the hair whilst reciting Quran?
Salamz,is it necessary or even desirable for a woman to cover her head whilst the Qur'aan is being recited or whilst the adhaan is being given or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2007
I have heard that it is wrong for a muslim woman to dye her hair black.Is this true and why is it wrong to do so?
Assalaamu-Alaikum I have heard that it is wrong for a muslim woman to dye her hair black.Is this true and why is it wrong to do so?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Jun 2007
Women cutting their hair
Assalaaamu 'alaykum, I would like some details on the hadith of women cuting their hairs; please note that I'm from the hanafi madhab but I want to…
- Ask Imaam30 Apr 2007
Is there anything wrong to cut / remove nails, hairs of the head or unwanted hairs at night times. i.e after isha and before fajr (subh)?
Is there anything wrong to cut / remove nails, hairs of the head or unwanted hairs at night times. i.e after isha and before fajr (subh)?…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2007
Is it permissible for a male to shave off moustache? If not, why do I see hanafi Mufti’s and Moulana’s with no moustache, only beard?
Assalamualikum, I have a few questions to ask regarding moustache, engagement and salah, marriage and qur’an. Is it permissible for a male to shave…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2007
Is it permissible for girls to get haircuts even if they wear a hijab?
Is it permissible for girls to get haircuts even if they wear a hijab? An early respose will be appreciated. Thank you.
A Female Iftaa - Ask Imaam17 Oct 2006
Assalamalikum imam sahab iam 23 years old. i want to ask u is it allow in islam for males to cut their eyeborws because i have white hairs on my eyebrowse.
Assalamalikum imam sahab iam 23 years old. i want to ask u is it allow in islam for males to cut their eyeborws because i have white hairs on my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Sep 2006
Is it allowed to put hair products, or body spray while fasting? I was told by some people that putting anything on your body that can absorb while fasting is haram, is that true?
Salam I had a few questions and was hoping you can answer them for me. 1) Is it allowed to put hair products, or body spray while fasting? I was…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2006
transplantation of hairs from the back of a person's own scalp is permissible in islam or not?
transplantation of hairs from the back of a person's own scalp is permissible in islam or not?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2006
transplantation of hairs from the back of a person's own scalp is permissible in islam or not?
transplantation of hairs from the back of a person's own scalp is permissible in islam or not?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 May 2006
is it ok if I trim my beard until I have more facial hair or should I let it grow?
I don’t have much facial hair so is it ok if I trim my beard until I have more facial hair or should I let it grow? I am growing one at the moment…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2006
Is it true the Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) kept a hair of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his hat
1) Is it true the Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) kept a hair of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his hat, and that at one time he had lost his hat and he…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Dec 2005
use of paint brushes made from pig hair is not allowed. What would be the position of people who had pirchased these brushes before the notice
Recently we have informed the Muslim Public that the use of paint brushes made from pig hair is not allowed. What would be the position of people…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Oct 2005
Hitherto the Ulama of Indo-Pak have always vehemently refuted the permissibility of shaving or trimming the beard They did not and do not consign any credence to the opposite view
(1) In your Fatwa No.13473 dated September 16th 2005, you had mentioned: “It will not be correct to label those who do not keep a beard in the light…
Mufti Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam11 Oct 2005
having a beard is a sunnat and shaving it, its a sin
if we dont apply a sunnat is it a sin?i am confused regarding sunnat ,either leaving a sunnat is a sin or not! FOr exemple having a beard is a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Sep 2005
Is a girl's fiancee allowed to see her without scarf(or just her hair) before they are married?
Is a girl's fiancee allowed to see her without scarf(or just her hair) before they are married?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005
"Obtaining ILM is Compulsory to every muslim man and women"plz explain,what ilm?(2)Is to cover hair and face includes in Parda(HIJAB)for women?(3)Can women cut her hairs like man,what is the limit?
"Obtaining ILM is Compulsory to every muslim man and women"plz explain,what ilm?(2)Is to cover hair and face includes in Parda(HIJAB)for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Nov 2004
1: Is it allowed for a male to get his hair thinned in order to reduce the thickness of the hair?
2: Is giving the Kafara to a person who is eligible for zakaat allowed? 3: Will the Salaah be accepted if one has to pray it at work in a room where…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam22 Aug 2004
Can a boy trim his bushy eyebrows using Laser Hair removal?
Salam. I am a 19 year old boy. I have very thick eyebrows which also join together. Can I trim them using Laser Hair Removal as it does not involve…
Ml. Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2004
Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shariah?
The hair of Nabi (sallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would at times reach up to his shoulders, thus to keep the hair up to there would be sunnah. We are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2004
Is it allow for males to dye or colour the hair? (by using some creams or hair colour availabale in the market)
Q: What does the Shariáh say with regard to dying hair? Is it permissible to dye one?s hair? A: To apply pure black dye is not permissible.…
Mufti Ebrahim - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2004
Permissability of Hair transplants. Is it permissable for a man to have a hair transplant done
Is it permissable for a man to have a hair transplant done. This involves taking the hair folicle (root) from the back of the head and re-inserting…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2004
What is the longest the hair on the head should be for a male? Is it permissible for a woman to cut her hair?
What is the longest the hair on the head should be for a male? Is it permissible for a woman to cut her hair?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2004
i have heard that if we put our hairs in bin and they are burned we get disease/illness is this true and do we get sin for binning them?
i have been told by someone that gelatin without the "e" is halal and that gelatine with the "e" is haraam in uk made sweets, but i always thought…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2004
From which areas of the body must males remove hair from?where does the armpit begin and end, and does one have to remove all the hair below the belly button, or just the area around the male organs?
Q: What is the area of shaving the pubic hair for a male and female? A: The area immediately under the navel is not to be shaven. The area of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Nov 2003
Is it permissible to pray behind a imam who dyes his hair black? 2. is vanilla essence or flavouring halal those the masala change if its suitable for vegetarians?
Is it permissible to pray behind a imam who dyes his hair black? 2. is vanilla essence or flavouring halal those the masala change if its suitable…
- Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003
Hair Trasnplantation is allowed or not
Can you please specify whether the transplantation of hair ... that is > installing an almost permanent wig ... in line with the Islamic > doctrines…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Aug 2003
Trimming the hair by the ears and following sequence of Surahs in Salaah
Especially at the left and right hand side of the face i.e. near the ear and eyes can we trim a little bit to make it even. Also whether in Namaz…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
is is premissible to pluck the hairs inbetween the eyebrows?
I did Istikhaara about a man I intend on marrying, the outcome was good, we are in no rush to marry, my question is whether it is permissible to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2003
INTERPRET I saw my soul leaving my body in a dream during Ramadan. What does this mean? And can you please describe to me prophet Muhammad’s physical features including hair?
1. Such a dream is a reminder of death that conscientises us to prepare for life after death by being obedient to Allah. 2. We suggest you obtain…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2003
are men allowed to shave the top part of their cheek where the hair from the eyebrow is cumin around the eye.
It is permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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