Ibn Bazz: Is it permissible for a woman to perform Ghusl without undoing her hair?



Is it permissible for a woman to perform Ghusl without undoing her hair? 
Q: A questioner from Sudan inquires: Some women here braid their hair and when they perform Ghusl (bath following major ceremonial impurity), they do not undo it. Is the Ghusl valid, bearing in mind that the water does not reach the roots of the hair? Please, advise. May Allah reward you the best! 
A : It is sufficient for the woman to pour water on her head, for Um Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) concerning this saying: O Messenger of Allah, I am a woman who has closely plaited hair; should I undo it when having Ghusl after major impurity? The Prophet said: No, it is enough for you to throw three handfuls of water on your head and pour water over your body, and then you are purified. (Related by Muslim in his Sahih (authentic) Book of Hadith) 
If a woman pours three handfuls of water over her head, this is sufficient and she does not need to undo it, on the grounds of the aforementioned Sahih Hadith. 

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