The ruling on shaving the hair with a clipper in the rites of pilgrimage

Question:
The questioner asks: Is shaving the hair with a clipper on setting zero sufficient in place of shaving with a razor, given that shaving with a clipper causes me pain and leaves marks on me? And does this prevent me from being included in the general meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) saying, “O Allah, have mercy on those who shave their heads”?

Answer:
If he means this in the context of the rites of pilgrimage, there is no doubt that shaving is better than using a clipper, because a clipper is not called shaving; it is called cutting. Even if it is on zero, it is called cutting, or shaving with a razor. If, as he mentioned, he has a preventing factor, such as sores on his head, and shaving might leave bad marks, then he is excused. He is excused, and he will be written the reward, if Allah wills, the reward of those who shave, because he did not leave it except for an excuse. Yes.