Trimming or Cutting the Hair

Q. Is it permissible for a woman to trim or cut her hair if she covers her head with a scarf?

A. It is not permissible for women to cut or trim their hair even though the head is covered. According to the Shariah the prohibition of cutting woman’s hair is like the prohibition of cutting the beard. According to the Ahadeeth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) the beauty and dignity of men is in their beard and the beauty and dignity of women is in their hair.

Q. My husband wants me to cut my hair. Is it permissible for me to do so in order to please him?

A. It is not permissible for a woman to cut her hair. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Obedience to creation in sin is not lawful.” Hence it is not lawful for you to obey your husband in this unlawful act.

(From The Majlis Archives)