What is the ruling regarding the instruction not to resemble men concerning the hair of the deceased woman?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

In the hadith of Umm Sulaym concerning the Prophet (peace be upon him), it is commanded: 'Braid her hair into three plaits: one for the forelock (qassah) and two for the sides, and do not make her resemble men.'