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 6 of 24
- Mufti Online24 May 2021
Validity of wudhu and salaah with long nails
If the nail gets long and were not cut in a week, will the wudu and namaz still be valid?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville23 Apr 2021
Cutting A Woman’s Hair
What is the ruling regarding women cutting the hair on their head? If the woman is married and her husband does not like long hair then will it be…
- Mufti Online10 Mar 2021
Women using razors
Is shaving with razors haraam for women in Islam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Mar 2021
Cutting one's own hair after completing umrah
We went for umrah and after completing sa'ee, I used my trimmer machine to remove my hair with the help of one guy as I was tired. Can we cut/shave…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Feb 2021
Using black dye
I have white hair on my head and beard. Can I use black dye on my hair?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Feb 2021
Threading the upper lip
Is threading the upper lip haraam in Islam for girls?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam4 Feb 2021
Dying facial hair dark brown
Can I dye my hair, eyebrows, and beard dark brown?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online30 Jan 2021
Woman cutting uneven hair to make it the same length
A lady has long hair that she does not cut because it is impermissible. However, over time, her hair has become uneven. 1. Is it permissible to cut…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2021
Shaving chest hair to apply medicinal cream easily
Salam hope you are well, I have rashes all over my body. When I apply medicinal cream, a lot of cream is needed because of my chest hair. Will it be…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online14 Jan 2021
Woman cutting her hair
I know that women are not allowed to cut their hair. But if her hair grows really long and reaches below the buttocks, is she allowed to cut the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Jan 2021
Removing impurity from a touch screen phone
I have a question regarding impurity and touch screen phones. I would like to know how invisible impurity such as urine traces or other invisible…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam26 Dec 2020
Dental student shaving the beard to wear a face mask
I trust that you are in the best of Imaan and health In sha Allah. My name is Muhammed Iqbal Haffejee from Laudium. I received the following…
Bilal Yusuf Pandor - Mufti Online3 Nov 2020
Permanent hair removal
Can a woman go for permanent body hair removal using laser theraphy? This process destroys the hair follicles. Is this allowed in Islam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Oct 2020
Male tying his hair at the back of his head
Is it allowed in Islam that a male can tie his hairs on the back of his head?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Oct 2020
Using a wig made of human hair
I have purchased a wig which is made of human hair. Is it permissible for me to wear such a wig?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Oct 2020
Ruling and condition of keeping zulfah
1. What is the ruling and condition of keeping zulfah? 2. What is the position of one who opposes others keeping zulfah?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2020
Is it permissible for women to remove facial hair?
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته I would like to find out about a few things: 1) Is it permissible for women to remove the hair from her face? 2)…
Mudassir - Mufti Online28 Sep 2020
Dyeing one's hair with colours
Is it permissible to dye your hair once with L’oréal/Garnier or any hair colors?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Sep 2020
Using a wig and performing wudhu and salaah with a wig
1. Is it permissible in Islam to use a hair patch (wig) for a better look/personality. 2. If yes, then is it permissible to perform wudhu and salaah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Sep 2020
Neatening the eyebrows and tinting the eyelashes
1) Is it permissible for an unmarried girl to neaten the eyebrows (i.e. remove the stray hairs that are above the eyes and above nose area)? 2) Is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2020
Can women cut and dye their hair?
1) is a hijabi woman allowed to cut her hair 2) can a hijabi woman dye her hair 3) islamic ruling on removing moustache hair and shaping eyebrows 4)…
Ahmad Patel - Mufti Online2 Sep 2020
Plaiting the hair for men and women
1. Is it permissible for a man to plait his hair. And if no then why? 2. Is it permissible for a woman to plait her hair. And if no then why?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Aug 2020
Harms of young boys growing long hair
Are there any guidelines or ruling regarding minor boys growing long hair?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam13 Jul 2020
Can a woman cut her hair due to excessive falling?
Can a woman cut her hair due to excessive falling? JazakAllah
Ibn Aḥsan - Ask Imaam12 Jul 2020
Wearing a wig due to hair loss - Is this permissible?
Assalamoalaykum wrwb My wife is young at 43 and is loosing her hair. Is she allowed to wear a certain type of wig ? If so what type ? One other…
Mohamed Ebrahim bin Ismail Abdullah - Mufti Online12 Jul 2020
Transgender growing a beard
Can a transgender grow a beard?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Apr 2020
Shaping and plucking the eyebrows
1. Is it permissible for a wife to remove the hair of her eyebrows for her husband so that her husband does not find her unattractive. 2. Is it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam2 Apr 2020
Why do women have to grow long hair?
Why should women keep the hair on their head long?
Muhammad Fayyaadh - Mufti Online30 Mar 2020
Cutting the hair after umrah
What is the hanafi fiqh stance on cutting hair of umrah? If a person doesn't cut/shave required amount of hair for a first umrah and comes out of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Mar 2020
Shaving the hair after umrah and hajj
1. Please share your views on how one should spend his days in Makkah/Madina, which is the best ibaadat (tawaf or multiple umrahs or nafl prayers)?…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Mar 2020
Removing a unibrow
When removing unibrow, how far back can it be removed? Should it be removed just until it doesn’t cover the top of the nose or can it be removed…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2020
Can one cut their nails or hair in the state of Janabah or Haidh?
Assalamu Alikum, is it permissible to cut ones hair or nails in the state of Janabah? Also when a woman is in Haidh?
Shakib Alam - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2020
Can I use a beard brush with bristles made of wild boar hair?
Asalaykum sheik, My beard has grown the length of one fist. However, it is very untidy. I read online that a beard brush is very effective in…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online22 Feb 2020
Keeping long nails
How long can one keep the nails in Islam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2020
Purifying walls painted with a paint brush made from pig hair bristles
Yesterday I was having doubts while I was painting my parents house about the paint brush. Today we had half left and when I searched the internet,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam18 Feb 2020
Is it permissible for a woman to shave her head with the permission of her husband due to excessive hair loss?
Assalamu alaikum Is it permissible for a woman to shave her head with the permission of her husband due to excessive hair loss, specifically due to…
Mohamed Ebrahim bin Ismail Abdullah - Ask Imaam16 Feb 2020
What is the definition of the beard in Shari'ah & what is the Sunnah of trimming ones hair?
Assalaamu 'alaikum It's been more than two weeks since i submitted my question, so i am submitting it again. I have two questions: 1) I saw some or…
Hammad Ibn Ismail Jogiat - Mufti Online15 Feb 2020
Removal of hair for one performing hajj and qurbaani
I know that if a person will be performing qurbaani, then he should avoid removing his hair and nails during the first ten days of Zul Hijjah, until…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam11 Feb 2020
Is it permissible for a middle aged man to have a hair transplant under any circumstances?
Salam My question is , is it permissible for a middle aged man to have a hair transplant under any circumstances? Jazakallah
- Mufti Online8 Feb 2020
Trimming one’s hair with a machine after performing a second umrah
After completing my first umrah, I removed all my hair using a zero trimmer. After 2-3 days, I performed a second umrah and again removed my hair…
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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