Fatwa #675029 September 2002United States of America
Who is an aalim/aalimah? What do they teach if you take an aalim/aalimah course? What do you have to know in order to be called an aalim/aalimah?
Question
2. someone told me that making two braid of your hairs is wrong? Also to make a bun of your hair like on top of your head?
Answer
1. In South Africa, generally an Aalim/a course is approximately six years. The course includes learning the Arabic language, Fiqh, Tafseer and Hadith. Every subject is dealt with in detail and much depth.
2. It is permissible for a female to make braids of her hair and also to make a bun. However, it is prohibited for a femalr to uncover her hair in the presence of Ghayr Mahram males.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
2. It is permissible for a female to make braids of her hair and also to make a bun. However, it is prohibited for a femalr to uncover her hair in the presence of Ghayr Mahram males.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai