Question:

Is it permissible for one to pray with braided hair?

Answer:

Hadith – Muslim, Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:

Ibn Abbas saw Abdullah ibn al-Harith observing the prayer and (his hair) was plaited behind his head. He (Abdullah ibn Abbas) stood up and unfolded them. While going back (from the prayer) he met Ibn Abbas and said to him: why is it that you touched my head? He (Ibn Abbas) replied: (The man who observes prayer with plaited hair) is like one who prays with his hands tied behind.

Answered by

AbdulFattaah bin Uthman
Abu Fajr