Riyad as-Salihin, 1641
'Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited a woman from shaving her head. <b>[An- Nasa'i]</b>.
وعن علي قال: نهى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن تحلق المرأة رأسها. ((رواه النسائي)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 131
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) A woman is forbidden to shave her hair, whether she is old or young, unless there is a need.<br>
2) A woman shaving her hair in a way that resembles men is considered a form of the forbidden imitation.