Disposing of one's hair and nails
Question
What is the general ruling for a Muslim regarding disposing off his/her nails and hairs.
Answer
It should be buried.
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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