Making ghusal after applying oil to the hair
Question
If oil is applied to the hair and a person does not use shampoo to remove the oil but only pours water over the head. Will the ghusl be valid?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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