Dread lock hairs
Question
I deeply honour your scholarly advice as I constantly follow your emails. My question today is:- I have heard from my friend that dread lock hairs symbolise satanic possession. Is it true by authentic Shari'ah?
Answer
If you research this and find that it is true then stop this at once and discourage others as well.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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