Fatwa: # 1178
Category: Misc. Fiqh
Country: Other Country/Island
Date: 6th February 2001

Title

Can a Muslim Man grow his hair as long as he wants or is there a limit?

Question

Answer

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)'s hair was till his shoulders. A
Muslim male may lengthen his hair on condition he does not imitate the
custom of the Kuffaar in doing so.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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