Topics: Fatawa

Is Selling Combed-Out Hair Permitted in Islam?

The Islamic Ruling on Selling Human Hair

Question: Is there evidence prohibiting the sale of combed-out hair?  

Answer: Scholars unanimously agree that selling human body parts, including hair, is prohibited. This is because the human body is not owned by the individual but is a trust from Allah. The Quran states:  

“And indeed We have honoured the Children of Adam...” (Al-Isra: 70)

This honor forbids any form of commercialization of body parts, including hair, eyes, kidneys, or blood. Hence, selling combed-out hair is impermissible. 

Respondent: Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Hafizahullah 

Jeddah Dawah Center, Saudi Arabia  

English Interpreter: Hasan Fuzail

Author: IslamicHelper

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