Dhu'aba (the plaited lock of hair, and the loose end of a turban)

Dhu'aba in the lexicon is a plait of hair when it is left loose, and the loose end of a turban. In law it is the turban's end let fall over the neck and below. ¹ Keeping the hair is better than shaving it, and making it into a plait is allowed. ²

The majority hold that a woman need not unplait her locks at washing once the water reaches the roots. On washing after menstruation the Hanbalis hold unplaiting to be recommended, the sounder view, with one view making it obligatory. ^{2 3 4 5}

Letting the turban's end fall is a sunna. The Hanafis, Hanbalis and most Shafi'is prefer it between the shoulders. ⁴ Malik said he saw few people let it fall between the shoulders, and that it is more complete to let it fall in front. ⁵ Excessive length is the forbidden trailing of garments. ⁶