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Miscellaneous | Mar 07, 2026 | 1 min read

Obeying father about hair cutting

Question

If a father says that his daughter should not cut her hair short , does she have to obey him ? Thank you for your time

Islamic Ruling & Answer

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If a father tells his daughter not to cut her hair short, it is appropriate for her to respect his request, because obeying and pleasing oneโ€™s parents is very important in Islam.

However, since cutting oneโ€™s hair short is not inherently haram, it would not be considered a sin by itself. Nevertheless, it is not proper to upset oneโ€™s parents without a valid reason. Therefore, it is better for the daughter to try to follow her fatherโ€™s advice with wisdom and respect.

Answered by

Mufti Tosif Qasmi

March 07, 2026