Some say that the days of 'Id al-Adha are forbidden, during which one does not shave the head or wear new clothes
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Fatwa number ( 17720 )
Q: There are three days before 'Id al-Adha, and three others after it. Some, or many, say about them that they are forbidden. For example, one does not shave the head or wear new clothes during them, and Quran schools stop studying for that period. There are also other days in one of the months—I do not know exactly which one—where they do the same thing and threaten those who violate them. What is your ruling? May Allah reward you with all good.
A: What is reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is that whoever intends to sacrifice is not permitted to take anything from his hair, nails, or skin until he sacrifices; based on the hadith of Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her), traced to the Prophet: . As for one who is not sacrificing, there is no blame on him in taking from them. As for the days of Tashreeq, fasting on them is forbidden; because they are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) explained.
As for the prohibition of shaving the head on the day of 'Ashura, there is no evidence indicating such a prohibition. Likewise, the prohibition of wearing new clothes does not single out the day of 'Ashura for joy or sorrow, and this is likely the day the questioner is referring to. What is prescribed is fasting the day of 'Ashura and the day before or after it, due to the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: There are three days before 'Id al-Adha, and three others after it. Some, or many, say about them that they are forbidden. For example, one does not shave the head or wear new clothes during them, and Quran schools stop studying for that period. There are also other days in one of the months—I do not know exactly which one—where they do the same thing and threaten those who violate them. What is your ruling? May Allah reward you with all good.
A: What is reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is that whoever intends to sacrifice is not permitted to take anything from his hair, nails, or skin until he sacrifices; based on the hadith of Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her), traced to the Prophet:
When the month of Dhul-Hijjah enters, and one of you intends to sacrifice, let him not take anything from his hair or his nails until he sacrifices
إذا دخل شهر ذي الحجة، وأراد أحدكم أن يضحي فلا يأخذ من شعره ولا من أظفاره شيئًا حتى يضحيAs for the prohibition of shaving the head on the day of 'Ashura, there is no evidence indicating such a prohibition. Likewise, the prohibition of wearing new clothes does not single out the day of 'Ashura for joy or sorrow, and this is likely the day the questioner is referring to. What is prescribed is fasting the day of 'Ashura and the day before or after it, due to the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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