Is it permissible for a man to braid his head?
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Question:
Is it permissible for a man to braid his head?
Answer:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to braid his hair down to the nape of the neck, or to the shoulder. I am not aware of any prohibition regarding this, except if it is known that a man is doing it to attract women and intends evil. In that case, he is prevented from doing so, just as 'Umar did when it was reported to him that Nasr ibn al-Hajj was exposing himself to women; he ordered him to shave his head.
Is it permissible for a man to braid his head?
Answer:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to braid his hair down to the nape of the neck, or to the shoulder. I am not aware of any prohibition regarding this, except if it is known that a man is doing it to attract women and intends evil. In that case, he is prevented from doing so, just as 'Umar did when it was reported to him that Nasr ibn al-Hajj was exposing himself to women; he ordered him to shave his head.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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