Ghusl with Braided hair
Nov 23, 2021 | Ghusl, Sexual Relations
Q: When making ghusl after intercourse, does a woman need to wash all of her hair, or is it sufficient to just get the scalp /roots wet? Can she braid her long hair and just wash the scalp?
A: If the hair is braided, then it is sufficient to wash the roots and scalp only otherwise the entire hair must be washed.
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