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Is It Permissible for Women to Tie Their Hair in a Bun? Islamic Ruling on Hair Styles

Islamic Ruling on Tying Hair in a Bun: What’s Permissible and What’s Not?

Question: Are women allowed to tie their hair in any style? Specifically, is it prohibited to tie hair into a bun lower on the head, rather than on top?

Answer: Tying hair into a bun resembling a camel’s hump on top of the head is prohibited. However, tying hair into other styles, such as a lower bun, to avoid discomfort is permissible.

Respondent: Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Hafizahullah 

Jeddah Dawah Center, Saudi Arabia  

English Interpreter: Hasan Fuzail

Author: IslamicHelper

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