Appearance And Attire

QUESTION: Is it permissible to wax the hair on the upper lip (moustache)? ANSWER: Yes, it is permissible. قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ » جُزُّوا الشَّوَارِبَ، وَأَرْخُوا اللحَى خَالِفُوا الْمَجُوسَ و قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ...

Q1. Is it permissible for a boy to perm his hair? A1. A boy should not perm (permanent wave) his hair as this is the way of the Kuffaar and we have been commanded to refrain from imitating their ways. Also, if a young boy (without a beard) perms his hair, it may give...

Q1. Are we allowed to apply henna on our nails if no non-Mahram will see it? A1. Yes, it is permissible. Q2. Are we allowed to apply henna patterns on our hands if no non-Mahram will see it?  A2. Yes, it is permissible on condition that there is no fear of Fitnah. اما...

QUESTION: What is the Shar'i ruling regarding male adornment using silver; specifically silver chains (necklaces), silver bracelets, and silver earrings? It is well established that silver itself is permissible for men, as the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam wore a...

QUESTION: What is the importance of wearing your garments above the ankles while in Salaah, and out of Salaah? ANSWER: It is necessary for men to wear garments above the ankles in both conditions, i.e. in Salaah, and out of Salaah. A person who allows his garments to...

QUESTION: I have recently been advised that all parts of the beard should be equal to a fist in length, including the sides. Is this correct? ANSWER: Yes, the beard should be one fist from all sides. عن عمرو بن شعيب عن أبيه عن جده: أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يأخذ...

QUESTION: Is it Haraam for a male to dress as a female, for example, he wears a Hijaab or wig, even in jest? Would it be considered tantamount to Kufr? ANSWER: It is Haraam for a male to dress as a female, and for a female to dress as a male, even if it is as a joke....