Man tying a pony tail

Q: Is it permissible for men with a beard and long hair to tie a pony tail for keeping their hair neat? Or will this be considered tashabbuh with women?

A: It is not permissible for men to tie a ponytail at the back of their head as this has resemblance with the hairstyle of women. 

The Hadith has cursed those men who resemble women in their dressing and has cursed those women who resemble men in their dressing.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)