Ruling on unbraiding the hair for the menstrual bath

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Question:
Is it obligatory to unbraid the hair for the menstrual bath?

Answer:
No, it is only recommended. For this reason, in the hadith of Umm Salama in Muslim: “Should I unbraid it for menstruation?” He said: No, it is sufficient for you to pour [water] over it.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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