Recommended length for a man to grow his hair
Question
Is it permissible for a man to grow his hair as long as he wants to or is there a limit? If no then what is the limit?
Answer
The recommended length is till the earlobes. If it is somewhat beneath the earlobes then it is also permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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