As-Salaam-U-Alakum I was wondering if it is permissible for a man to braid his hair?
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As-Salaam-U-Alakum I was wondering if it is permissible for a man to braid his hair?
Answer
Hadhrat Umme Haani (Radhiallaahu Ánha) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) entered Makkah during the conquest of Makkah with four plaits. In another narration, she says, 'I saw Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) with four plaits.' (Shamaail Tirmidhi p. 3 Pakistani print)
In the light of these Ahaadith, Muhadditheen explain that these plaits were neither resembled that of women nor of the Kuffaar, hence, the plaiting the hair is permissible if it does not resemble the plaits of women and of non-Muslims.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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