Hair

Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals.
The human body, apart from areas of glabrous skin, is covered in follicles which produce thick terminal and fine vellus hair.

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Hair . Pig

I recently learned that many styling brushes are made with boar hair, and I have been using them for years thinking they were plastic. Are these brushes considered Haram to use? Do past acts of worship become invalid, requiring them to be repeated?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

No, they are not considered 'haram to use', but najis, and therefore should not be used, especially when your hair is wet.

And Allah knows best

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Woman . Hair . Sin

In terms of lowering my gaze, if a woman's hair enters my peripheral vision but is not in my direct line of sight, am I committing a sin?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, you are not committing a sin, as long as it does not entail anything haram, or lead to any haram.

And Allah knows best

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Feet . Hair . Wudu (Ablution)

Do small hairs, cotton pieces, or dirt on the hands or feet during Wudu invalidate it? I often find myself checking my hands and feet for such impurities before performing Wudu, which takes a lot of time.

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 months ago

Small hairs do not harm Wudu because water can reach to your hands,but any subject which prevents water from reaching to your skin must be removed before performing Wudu.

Wassalam.

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Hair . Clothing . Rabbit

Is it permissible to pray while wearing clothes that contain rabbit hair, according to the ruling of Sayyid Sistani?

If the cloth us made from rabbit hair, it will be forbidden to pray (Salah) wearing such cloth.

Wassalam.

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Hair . Ghusl . Wudu (Ablution)

Can I use synthetic hair extensions as an African while performing Wudhu and Ghusl? Please provide sources for your response.

The hair extension should not cover any part of your skin otherwise it will prevent water from reaching to that part then your Wudhu will be invalid if water does not reach to all parts of Wudhu, and Ghusl will be invalid if water does not reach to every part of your head, face and body.

Wassalam.

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Water . Ghusl . Hair . Wudu (Ablution) . Doubt

What is the recommended amount of water for performing Wudu? I often question the validity of my Wudu and end up repeating it several times, which harms my hair and skin. How can I ensure I am doing it correctly without causing damage?

The Hadeeth narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) states: الوضوء بِمُدٍّ والغُسلُ بِصاع) Wudhu is with one Mudd (750 ml of water) and Ghusl is with one Saa' (3litres of water. Wasting water in Wudhu is not good and some Ulama said that it is Haraam.

If you repeat your Wudhu because repeated doubt, you must refrain from that and ignore the repeated doubts.

Wassalam.

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Stepfather . Future . Daughter . Hair . Mahram

Is my stepfather allowed to see my future daughter's hair, and can he be considered her Mahram?

Your step father who has consummated his marriage with your mother is a Mahram for you and your daughter. He can see you and your daughters with out Hijab.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Hair . Money

In our area, some laborers, including non-Muslims, gather women's hair and provide hair accessories or money in exchange. Is it allowed to give them the hair under any circumstances?

It is not Haraam to give or sell your hair to persons who do not know that it is your hair. It is better to bury our hair and our nails and not to throw it with the rubbish.

Wassalam.

187562

Ghusl . Water . Body . Hair

When performing mandatory Ghusl, I often feel uncertain that water has reached every part of my body, especially my hair, leading to wasted time and water. How can I ensure the water reaches the roots of my hair effectively?

Repeated doubts in Ghusl or Wudhu or Prayers can be from Shaitan to disturb you. That is why Ahlul Bayt (AS) have ordered those who have repeated doubts to ignore such doubt and go ahead with out giving ant attention to the doubt.

Ignoring the repeated doubt will help you to get rid of it.

Wassalam.

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Human . Body . Head . Hair . Eyes . Eyebrows . Nose . Drawing . Clothing

Is it allowed to depict humans with only the body, head, hair, and clothing, but without including eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, lips, and ears? Additionally, is it permissible to create dolls using materials such as clothes or cardboard?

1. Incomplete depiction of humans is allowed.

2. Making dolls for children using clothes or cardboard is permissible.

Wassalam.

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Beard . Hair

Can trimming the beard very short, to the extent where it is barely noticeable but still present, be considered adequate in meeting the requirements of Islamic law?

Beard can be trimmed short till the remaining on your face can be noticed by people who talk and see you from the usual talking distance.

Wassalam.

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Hair . Hadith . Health

Do you know any Hadith mentioning a disease that causes hair loss, such as alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition where hair on the body falls out?

What grows and improves hair in the narrations of the Ahlul Bayt (AS):

1- Figs. On the authority of Abu al-Hasan al-Rida (he said: “Figs eliminate bad breath, strengthen the mouth and bones, grow hair, and eliminate illness, and do not require medication.”

2- Henna. It was narrated on the authority of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that he said: “Dye your hair with henna, for it clears the vision, grows hair, makes the smell pleasant, and calms the wife.”
3- Ivory comb. On the authority of Abu al-Hasan al-Askari (he said: “Combing with an ivory comb makes hair grow on the head.”

4- Siwak, it was narrated: “The Siwak clears the vision, grows hair, and eliminates tears.”

5- Kohl,(Sorma) it was narrated: “Kohl makes hair grow, sharpens the vision, and helps in prostrating for a long time.” Some narrations specified it with kohl, as it was narrated on the authority of Abu Abdullah (he said: “Ithmid clears the vision, stops tears, and grows hair.

” 6- Washing the head with marshmallow On the authority of Abu al-Hasan (peace be upon him): Washing the head with marshmallow every Friday of the year brings sustenance, removes poverty, improves hair and skin, and protects against headaches.
'Wassalam.