Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

The Topi Covering The Hair Of the Entire Head

· 21 Muharram 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it necessary for a man when wearing a topi to cover the hair that comes or falls on the forehead as well?

This would mean that the topi is worn loosely in such a manner that some portion of the forelocks may remain exposed and some hair sticks out from the front of the topi.

Is this a permissible way to wear the topi or is it necessary to cover in such a way that all hair remains covered?

Answer

It is not necessary that the Topi be worn in such a manner that all the hair on the head is covered. However, in one’s clothing, appearance, hairstyle, etc. he should endeavour to follow the example of the pious people and distinguish himself from non-Muslims and open transgressors. Therefore, in

wearing the Topi also, one should follow the example of the pious and not adopt styles and fashions of those who are devoid of Din.

Rasulullah said, “Whoever takes resemblance to a certain group of people he will be considered to be from amongst them (in the sight of Allah Ta’aala).”

If it is worn the way the Jews wear their caps, it will be Makrooh.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

(و) الرابع (ستر عورته ووجوبه عام ولو في الخلوة على الصحيح إلا لغرض صحيح، وله لبس ثوب نجس في غير صلاة (وهي للرجل ما تحت سرته إلى ما تحت ركبته

(الدر المختار مع رد المحتار ٧٥/٢ عالم الكتب)

عن ابن عمر قال : قال رسول الله ﷺ: “من تشبه بقوم فهو منهم” أخرجه الإمام أبو داود في سننه (۳۹۱/٤ (٤۰۲۷) تحقيق الشيخ محمد عوامة).

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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Fatawa SA: https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-22936

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