Lengthening the hair for a man and whether it is part of the Sunnah
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Regarding a man growing his hair long, is this considered part of the Sunnah and is it recommended?
Answer:
If it is in the manner of what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did, then it is Sunnah. But if it is not in the manner of what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did, then it is not Sunnah. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Regarding a man growing his hair long, is this considered part of the Sunnah and is it recommended?
Answer:
If it is in the manner of what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did, then it is Sunnah. But if it is not in the manner of what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did, then it is not Sunnah. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، تابع فصل وإذا تدبرت الشريعة وجدتها قد أتت بسد الذرائع إلى المحرمات — islamhouse.com (1:12:50)
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