Cutting the baby’s hair after seven days

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Q: A couple had a baby girl two months ago. The couple didn’t manage to cut the baby’s hair as it is recommended to cut after 7 days. Can they cut the baby’s (girl) hair now (after two months)? If they do it, will they get the reward?

Bismillaah

A: Yes they should cut it now.

Yes

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.

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