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 . Man . Hijab

Why don't men have to cover their hair and wear full sleeves in Islam?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 20 hours ago

Well the rules for hijab are derived from Qur'an, hadith, and the deductions of scholars, and you can find the subject of hijab discussed elsewhere here.

However, I do want to point out that, in many Muslim cultures, the clothing that is traditionally considered respectful for men is loose and long-sleeved, and there is also often headwear. For instance, shaykhs/religious leaders of most groups of Muslims today often wear loose clothing and a turban or other headgear. And, it is often considered indecent or inappropriate for men to reveal themselves extensively unless it is under special circumstances like maybe some kinds of work. To my knowledge, it is only in the modern era that it became fashionable for Muslim men to wear super-tight jeans and so on.

Anyway just a couple thoughts, you can find a lot on the subject of hijab on this website.

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Beard . Hair

Can I shave some part of the sides of my beard to neaten it? Can I shave small patches of irregular hair and leave the main beard on my chin and the sides of my cheeks?

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 2 weeks ago

Yes, as far as the remaining hair can be called by common people as a beard.

Wassalam.

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Hair . Ghusl . Woman

How much of one's hair, especially for women, needs to be washed for Ghusl Janabat to be complete? Is it true that braided hair need not be washed fully?

In performing the ritual bathing (Ghusl), water must reach the skin only and not necessary to reach all the hair. Braided hair does not need to washed if the skin of its root is covered by water or wet.

Wassalam.

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Hair . Islam . Man

What is the recommended hair style for boys and men in Islam?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 1 month ago

It is narrated that the Imams had shoulder-length hair (see the book Wahhabis' Fitna Exposed, which narrates a famous narration about Imam al-Ridha (as) when he was stopped on his way to Merv, and he pulled back the curtain on his howdah), but I am not aware of any particular fiqh that advises what is recommended.

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Man . Hair

Can a man shave or trim his chest and stomach hair?

Man is allowed to remove any hair from his body except the hair of his beard (according to the obligatory precaution).

Wassalam.

Man . Hair

Can a man shave or trim his chest and stomach hair?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 2 months ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. There is no problem with getting rid of hair in these areas.

May you always be successful.

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Hair . Woman

I have heard that Muslim women shouldn't get their hair treated by women who aren't Muslims so that they won't reveal their shame. Is this true? If so, does it simply that a Muslim woman's hair is considered shameful in Islam?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. There is no problem in a Muslim woman getting her hair treated by other women, whether they are Muslim or not, and there is no issue of shame in a woman's hair or body. For waxing and other types of hair removal treatment, the hair around the private parts of a woman should never be shown to any other women except for medical purposes, hair removal not being a medical purpose.

May you always be successful

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Hair . Perfume . Cooking Oil . Sawm (Fasting)

Can we can apply hair oil or perfume while fasting?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 3 months ago

as salam alaikum

there is no problem applying oil or perfume while fasting, it is permissible and it does not invalidate the fast.

With prayers for your success.