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Fastening the hair in such a manner that it forms a hump/bun

· 21 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for women to fasten the hair in such a manner that it forms a hump/bun?

Answer

It is permissible to tuck away the hair on the back of the neck. To make a hump is not permissible.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

عن أبي هريرة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صنفان من أهل النار لم أرهما قوم معهم سياط كأذناب البقر يضربون بها الناس ونساء كاسيات عاريات مميلات مائلات رؤوسهن كأسنمة البخت المائلة لا يدخلن الجنة ولا يجدن ريحها وإن ريحها ليوجد من مسيرة كذا وكذا. (مسلم 2/383)

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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