Hair

Bismihi ta'ala

This view of the Prophet (s.a.w.) having "long" hair is not absolutely unanimously agreed upon. There are views that the hair should not be longer than the level of the earlobe. 

For argument sake, if we were to confirm the view that the Prophet (s.a.w.) or members of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) had long hair, then do we have any narrations where the Ma'sumeen have said it is recommended for other?

Did the Prophet (s.a.w.) call it a sunnah, and encourage others to grow their hair? Has it become a common practice among religious men, throughout history, to grow their hair long?

The answer to these questions is all NO. 

The view of our esteemed jurists, like Ayatullah al-Udhma Seyid Sistani says that if growing your hair equates to having resemblance of women, then it is haram. 

Once case is you yourself want to look like a female, by growing your hair, which is haram. Another case is the society and community you are a part of sees long hair only being for women, in which case you must not go against the 'urf.

If you are also being censured and discouraged by your elders and your teachers, then by no means should you be disobeying them. We must always remember to respect our elders and our teachers who are encouraging us to do good things and right things, even though we might have a different perspective. 

A mu'min must present himself in public in the best way possible, with signs of Iman and Taqwa resonating from his appearance and how he conducts himself. This is more important than fashion or hair or anything else. 

On the other side, if, in the case that there is no resemblance of a female, and the 'urf around you see it to be absolutely fine, and your parents/elders/teachers also see it to be fine, then yes, you can grow your hair.

We also know that taking care of your hair is a sunnah, by combing it, oiling it, cleaning it, etc.  

And Allah knows best.

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it is permissible to get a hair transplant, as the hair will become a part of the body, and it will not create a barrier or an obstacle to prevent water from getting to your skin while doing wudhu'/ghusl. 

The problem could be if the hair does not grow, and whether this would become an obstacle in ghusl and wudhu' being valid. For this case you must refer to your Marja' taqleed.

And Allah knows best. 

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no shar'i problem with a man growing his hair, as long as it is socially accepted within the 'urf of the Islamic community that he lives in and as long as he does not bring criticism to himself from other Muslims. 

As for something like braiding or plaiting his hair, I'm sure you would agree that these are things women usually do. A mu'min must observe the highest level of good character in not only his moral conduct, but also his appearance. He must ask himself "do I look like a mu'min". 

I believe if we were to take this approach, we would be able to quickly discern what we as mu'mineen should be doing and what we should stay away from.  

And Allah knows best. 

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, you can perform wudhu' right after your ghusl, but for wudhu' it is a necessary condition that your head and your feet be dry when you want to wipe them. 

Once you finish your ghusl, dry yourself down, and then do wudhu'. Another option is do your wudhu' before you do the ghusl.

And Allah knows best. 

Bismihi ta'ala

There would not be any problem in which hairstyle you choose, or shaving parts of your head, as long as it is something acceptable and befitting for a mu'min. It should not be something that stands our as Islamically inappropriate, or not acceptable by religious circles, or would bring about criticism from others. 

Fashion yourself in a way that is nice and elegant, but also befitting for a pious religious person, and always making sure it is appropriate so you do not subject yourself to negative criticism.

With prayers for your success.

Bismihi ta'ala

Clipping of our nails is considered an important hygienic practice in Islam. In our sunnah it speaks about many physical and spiritual benefits of clipping nails. 

Among the etiquette of cutting nails is that one should cut their nails on a Friday, and start from the little (pinky) finger of their left hand, and end with the little finger of their right hand.  

Other days that have been mentioned that would be good to cut nails is Tuesday and Thursday.

It is also mentioned that one should bury their nail clippings, or throw it into nature. 

It is makruh to rip off your nails with biting them off. 

As for cutting nails during the night, there is no evidence for it being bad or makruh. 

In regards to hair hygene, Islam emphasises on this a lot as well. Especially having clean hair, and brushing/combing of hair. As for cutting of hair in the night time or day time, there is also no evidence that mentions it is bad to cut at night.

And Allah knows best.

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it is permissible for a woman to shave her scalp in the aforementioned situation.

And Allah knows best.