I would like to know if it is permissible for a woman to cut her hair and if a woman is allowed to have short hair.
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I would like to know if it is permissible for a woman to cut her hair and if a woman is allowed to have short hair.
Answer
It is not permissible for a woman to cut or trim her hair.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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