Based on scholarly consensus derived from specific prophetic traditions, certain forms of physical attachment are considered prohibited (haram) in Islam.
Specifically, attaching anything like hair, wool, or cloth to one's body, particularly the head, for purposes of altering appearance or adornment is widely regarded as impermissible.
Understanding the Prohibition
The prohibition of this type of attachment stems from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). According to Islamic jurisprudence, adding external materials to one's natural hair is seen as altering Allah's creation or potentially engaging in deception.
- Scholarly Consensus: Prominent scholars, including Imam Malik, At-Tabari, and many others, have ruled that this practice is prohibited.
- Evidence: Their ruling is primarily based on the hadith narrated by Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) and recorded by Imam Muslim. In this hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) explicitly forbade women from attaching anything to their heads. This prohibition serves as the fundamental evidence for the impermissibility of such practices as wearing hair extensions or certain types of wigs made from human or animal hair.
Therefore, while the term "attachment" can have many meanings, in the context of Islamic rulings concerning physical adornment and appearance, the act of adding external materials like hair or other fibres to one's hair is deemed Haram according to significant scholarly opinion and supported by prophetic tradition.
This ruling applies broadly to the addition of hair or similar materials, regardless of whether it is human hair, animal hair, or synthetic fibers, if used for the purpose of elongating or thickening the natural hair.
