Whether braids are halal (permissible) in Islam depends on cultural context and gender.
According to the provided reference, the permissibility of braids is tied to gender expression within a given culture. Here's a breakdown:
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For Men:
- If braids are a common and accepted hairstyle for men in a particular culture, then wearing them is generally allowed.
- However, if braids are seen as exclusively feminine in a culture, it would be discouraged or considered haraam (forbidden) for men to wear them.
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For Women: The reference does not directly address the permissibility of braids for women. Therefore, based solely on the provided reference, we cannot determine the permissibility of braids for women.
Therefore, whether braids are halal depends heavily on cultural norms and whether they align with accepted expressions of gender for men in that specific culture.
