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Length of Zulfah and tying it

Question: 

With regards to men's hair, what lengths can a male keep his hair and if he has a zulfa can he tie it in pony tail or plait it. Is it permissible for men to dye their hair, if so, what colors are permitted? 


Answer: 

Concerning the lengths in Zulfa. There are three different lengths in Zulfa.

1. Wafrah - the hair in line with the earlobes

2. Limmah - the hair reaching between the earlobes and the shoulders.

Hair extensions

Question: 

Is it permissible for a woman to plait her hair with wool? 

Answer: 
A married woman should only have extensions plaited into her hair for medical reasons and with the permission of her husband. Also, it is not permissible to use human hair for this purpose. A halaal animal’s hair, wool and other Paak (pure/clean) items may be used as a treatment.

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