Islamic Guidelines for Hair Care and Maintenance: A Comprehensive Overview

Author: Ibrahim bin Bashir Al-Hussainwi

The central theme of Islam is human reform. This article presents the Islamic rulings regarding different types of hair on the human body. Below is a summary of the key rulings from the comprehensive book written on this topic.

1. Regulations for Head Hair:

  • Hair is pure for Muslim men, women, and children.
  • Evidence: Sahih al-Bukhari [170], Fath al-Bari [1/363].
  • Seeking blessings from the Prophet’s (ﷺ) hair is permissible.
  • Buying and selling human hair is prohibited.
2. Etiquette for Combing Hair:

  • Start combing from the right side [Sahih al-Bukhari 5926].
  • Combing hair daily is discouraged [An-Nasa'i 5061].
  • Women may comb their husband's hair, even while menstruating [Sahih al-Bukhari 5925].
3. Hair Length Guidelines for Men:

  • Hair can be kept at different lengths: up to the ears, shoulders, or earlobes [Sahih Muslim 2338].
  • Sticking hair with a substance like gum is permissible [Sahih al-Bukhari 5914].
4. Shaving Head Hair:

  • Shaving the head is allowed for new Muslims, newborns, or out of necessity [Abu Dawood 4194].
5. Regulations for Women’s Hair:

  • Women are prohibited from cutting their hair to resemble men [Sahih al-Bukhari 5885].
  • Women must trim their hair after Hajj or Umrah [Abu Dawood 1985].
6. White Hair:

  • Plucking white hair is forbidden [Abu Dawood 4202].
  • Dyeing hair is allowed, but black dye is prohibited [Sahih Muslim 5509].
7. Mustache:

  • Trimming mustaches is part of the natural disposition [Sahih Muslim 261].
  • Mustaches should not be left untrimmed for more than 40 days [Sahih Muslim 258].
8. Armpit and Pubic Hair:

  • Plucking armpit hair and shaving pubic hair are part of the natural disposition [Sahih Muslim 261].
  • These should not be left for more than 40 days [Sahih Muslim 258].
9. Beard:

  • Growing a beard is obligatory [Sahih al-Bukhari 5892].
  • Trimming the beard beyond a fist-length is permissible [Sahih al-Bukhari 5892].
10. Additional Regulations:

  • Nose hair can be trimmed, but it’s better to leave them as they are.
  • Uneven shaving (Qaza') is prohibited [Abu Dawood 4195].
Conclusion:These regulations reflect the importance of maintaining natural beauty and cleanliness according to Islamic principles.
 
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