FatwaFederal TerritoriesPrayer (Salah)
AL-KAFI #1122: SOLAT DENGAN MENGIKAT RAMBUT
What is the ruling on tying one's hair while performing prayer?
Short answer
The prohibition on tying the hair during prayer, based on the hadith of Ibn Abbas, applies specifically to men.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The prohibition on tying the hair during prayer, based on the hadith of Ibn Abbas, applies specifically to men. Women are permitted to tie their hair in a bun, since their hair is awrah that must be covered. For men, it depends on whether the style resembles women; if it does, it is better to avoid it. The prayer remains valid but is makruh tanzihi for men.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, jika jemaah perempuan mengikatnya dalam sanggul, maka dibolehkan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1122: SOLAT DENGAN MENGIKAT RAMBUT”, 23 February 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3142-al-kafi-1122-solat-dengan-mengikat-rambut. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-praying-with-tied-hair/