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Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shari'ah?

Answered by
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

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Is it permissible for a man to grow his hair as long as he wishes? Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shari'ah?

There is not limit set on the length of men or women's hair in the Shari'ah. However, one must be cautious in the case of a man growing his hair that he does not intend thereby imitation of women, the irreligious or the imprudent. Because his intending so is unlawful.

- Amjad Rasheed

(Translated by Sr Lida Kahi)

 

السؤال: هل يجوز للرجل أن يطول شعره كما يشاء أم هل هناك حد شرعي ؟

الجواب : ليس لطول شعر الرجل والمرأة حدٌّ في الشرع ، لكن ما يجب التنبه إليه عند تطويل الرجل شعره أن لا يقصد بذلك التشبهَ بالنساء وأهل الفسق والمجون ، وإلا كان قصده ذلك محرماً .

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