Answered by: Maulana Nabil Khan
Question
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,
Is tying your hair back as a Muslim male haram?
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer
Wa Alaikum Salam,
According to numerous hadith, it is permissible for a male to have his hair in a ponytail or tied, especially in the case that it provides neatness. However, it is important to note that the tie cannot be womanly like.[1]
Only Allah knows best
Written by Maulana Nabil Khan
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham
[1] المبسوط للسرخسي (1/ 31) Sahih Bin Hibban #2280
والعقص في اللغة الإحكام في الشد حتى قيل في تفسيره أن يجمع شعره على هامته ويشده بخيط أو بخرقة أو بصمغ ليتلبد وقيل أن يلف ذوائبه حول رأسه كما يفعله النساء في بعض أحوالهن