Combing one's hair in the Masjid

· 23 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for one to comb his hair in the masjid?

Answer

Combing ones hair in the masjid is permissible. However, care should be taken that the strands of hair do not fall in the masjid.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

لأن تنظيف المسجد واجب (بدائع الصنائع 2/115, الشامية 2/445)

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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