Hukum Berkaitan Rambut Manusia di dalam Fiqh Islam

Abstract

Hair in general resembles a thread-like structure which grows on a human skin especially on the head. In addition, anything that is long and fine can also be considered as hair. With relation to human specifically, hair can be categorized into three main parts; hairs which covers around the area of the head, hairs which covers around the area of face, and hairs which covers other parts of the human body. Each category mentioned their own religious rulings respectively. This topic has chosen to explain the religious ruling relating to the hair and explain the correct manners in treating the hair (in styling perspective). The rapid development of science and technology with the help of beauty products developments and available accessories has boosted great ideas among fashion enthusiast in styling the hair. The objectives of the study are to identify the religious rulings on hair in Islamic Jurisprudence. In addition, the study also looks at the level of public understanding on it. This study is conducted by collecting data through qualitative methods referred from the traditional books or literature and collecting data through quantitative methods by of questionnaires distribution to the Muslim community in Brunei. The study found a few findings; firstly; there are special religious rulings on each of the ritual acts of worship like ablution, prayer, hajj and ‘umrah and in sacrifice (qurban). Secondly, the study also found some contemporary issues in fashions, style and hair care. Thirdly, based on analysis of the questionnaires, the study found that the understanding of the religious rulings in hair is at the level of ‘know’ and only a small portion of the questionnaire population are at the’ less know’ of the some latest issues in hair care or fashions and styles due to the less wearing such as wigs and doing hair extension.