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 3 of 24
- Mufti Online28 Jul 2024
Using hair extensions
I've lost 90% of my hair. Can I use hair extensions in this case?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville22 Jul 2024
Males Keeping Long Hair Or Shaving The Hair
I have heard from a number of Ulama that, only during Hajj and Umrah, Prophet (SAW) had Halaq i.e. shaved his head, otherwise he used to have Zulfa…
- Mufti Online4 Jul 2024
Mixing black and brown dye when dying the beard
When dying the beard I know black it not permissible, but can we mix black and brown to get the beard as dark as possible?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2024
Using hair dyes which contain keratin
Is it permissible to use hair dyes which contain keratin?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Jul 2024
Woman keeping her hair till her knees
What is the maximum hair length a woman can keep? Can a woman keep hair length till her knees?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - MUBZ17 Jun 2024
Can a Female Cut Her Hair in Different Layers?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Hope Mufti Saheb is well. Is it permissible for a female to have her hair cut in different layers etc for her…
- MUBZ16 Jun 2024
Pairing Nails and Shaving Hair During Menstruation
Is it permissible to cut one’s nails and shave any unwanted hair during menstruation?
- MUBZ15 Jun 2024
How Should a Woman with Short Hair Cut Her Hair After ʿUmrah
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I trust mufti is well If a lady in umrah has short hair due to a health condition, how will she cut her hair to get…
- MUBZ14 Jun 2024
Cutting Nails/Hair during Ḥayd and Nifās
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Hope Mufti Saheb is well Can a women read the manzil or Quls during her haidh or nifas with the intention of dua?…
- Ibn Masood28 May 2024
Women Exposing Their Hair
There is mention made of Hadrat Khadija Radiallahu Anhu showing her hair and thereafter Jibra’eel Alaihis Salaam leaving the room. Even in Taalim,…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood19 May 2024
Women Cutting Hair
I would like to find out regarding the restrictions of females cutting their hair in our Shariah? Is it permissible for them to cut their hair, and…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville15 May 2024
Cutting The Nails In Haidh Or Days Of Zul-Hijjah
Is it better to cut my nails in the state of haidh at the end of zul qadah or to cut my nails during the first 9 days of zul hijjah (before qurbani)?
- Mufti Online9 May 2024
Which portion of the hand is it sunnah to apply mendhi to?
Please explain which portion of the hand is it sunnah to apply mendhi to?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood6 May 2024
Tying the Hair in a Camel Hump
Is it permissible to tie the hair into a bun? Would that be considered as a “camel hump”? Please elaborate on the ruling regarding tying the hair in…
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb - Mufti Online5 May 2024
Reference for the hadith regarding the malaaikah not coming close to a woman whose hair is not covered
In one of your fatwa you mentioned a hadith... It is reported in the Ahaadith that a woman whose hair is not covered, the malaaikah do not come…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood28 Mar 2024
Females trimming the hair
My understanding of females trimming their hair after Umrah is done by taking two fingers and twisting them, and thereafter trimming the ends. This…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood19 Mar 2024
Females removing hair through laser treatments
Is it permissible for a woman to do laser hair removal from her knee downwards, her face, and her full hand? Which areas of the body is a Muslim…
Mufti Mohamed Desai - Ibn Masood2 Mar 2024
Imaam with two length haircuts
1. Can an Imam lead the Salaah if his garment is below the ankles? 2. Can the Imam lead the Salaah if his hair is cut in 2 lengths, as is the…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood29 Feb 2024
Shaving or trimming the hair for an adult
Does an adult male have to shave his hair completely or use a machine?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online20 Feb 2024
Trimming the hair that exceeds the hairline
When growing long hair, is it correct to trim the hair that exceeds the hairline, such as: 1. The hair around the ears, which covers the ears when…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Feb 2024
Practice of keeping the hair of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) and reciting salaat and salaam
I would like to know if Baal Mubarak (practice of keep the hair of Nabi [sallallahu alaihi wasallam]) is valid and if the practice of reading…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam17 Feb 2024
Can I hair transplant for my beard?
If I naturally dont have a complete beard from the sides. Am I allowed to have a hair transplanttion surgery for my beard with the intention of…
- Ask Imaam10 Feb 2024
Is it permissible to use hair straightening creams or hair relaxer on the beard?
I wanted to ask if it was permissible to use hair straightening creams or hair relaxer on the beard. This is in order to straighten and neaten the…
Immad Bin Arshad - Mufti Online10 Feb 2024
Trimming the beard
Is it haraam to trim the beard, be it with scissors or any other machine?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Jan 2024
Woman tying a high pony
I'm aware that a woman cannot tie her hair high on her head which would resemble a camel's hump. I would like to know if she is allowed to wear a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood10 Jan 2024
Removing body hair
1.Which limbs of the body is a women permitted to remove hair from by laser, waxing etc in the case where she will do the removal personally not…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online23 Dec 2023
Woman's hair exposed while performing salaah
Can a woman only where a scarf whilst performing salaah? The hair is exposed in front?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Dec 2023
Highlighting one's hair
Is it permissible to dye ones hair? I mean to highlights ones hair any colour beside black?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood18 Dec 2023
Hair transplant
Is hair transplant permissible or not?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood17 Dec 2023
Girls dyeing their hair
Is it permissible for a girl who is unmarried to dye her hair? Are there any restrictions to dying the hair? If you don’t have grey hair, are you…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood17 Dec 2023
Permanent hair-straightening
Is it permissible for a woman to have permanent straightening done to her hair?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Camperdown24 Nov 2023
Shaving the nape
Shaving the hair on the nape It is related from Amirul Mu’minin, Sayyiduna ‘Umar that Nabi Sallallahu Radiallahu Anhu, that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi…
Muhammud Luqman Moideen - Ibn Masood19 Nov 2023
Removing facial hair and trimming the moustache
1. Is it permissible for a (married) man to use a hair growth inhibitor or laser on the hair on one’s cheeks, or does it have to be removed by…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online8 Nov 2023
Using antibacterial spray and a cloth to remove impurities from surfaces
I was wondering if it will be permissible to use antibacterial spray such as detol or zaflora to remove najasah on surfaces like doors, door handles…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 Oct 2023
Are dog hairs impure?
I travel for work and sometimes my agent takes me around in his vehicle. There are times when his vehicle has some dog hair on the seats and on the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood26 Sep 2023
Permissibility of hair implantations
Is it permissible to have hair implants carried out using one’s own hair in Isma for men and women ?
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood19 Sep 2023
Removing jewellery from the deceased
Is permanent jewellery permissible? To wear a bracelet which is not pure gold/silver on the wrist that lasts a lifetime, at the time of death, can…
Mufti Abdur Rahman Abdur Razak - Mufti Online16 Sep 2023
Men trimming their eyebrows
Can a man cut long hairs of eye brows?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville12 Sep 2023
Using Black Henna To Dye The Hair
Is it permissible to use black henna to dye ones hair?
- Ibn Masood10 Sep 2023
Miscellaneous questions regarding pubic hair
1. Is it mandatory for a 12-15 year-old who isn’t yet Baaligh, to remove unwanted hair? 2. Does the minimum of every 40 days apply? 3. Does the 40…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
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