The ransom for cutting hair at 'Arafah
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Question:
This sister who is asking says that she was at 'Arafah during last year's Hajj. She says, "Out of forgetfulness, I cut some of my hair while I was in the state of ihram. It was out of ignorance on my part, so what is required of me?"
Answer:
The safest course is to give charity by feeding six poor people, each poor person receiving half a sa' (a dry measure of about 3 kg). You give charity to six poor people, or you fast for three days. And with this, if Allah wills, this ransom (fidyah) will suffice for what you did. Yes.
This sister who is asking says that she was at 'Arafah during last year's Hajj. She says, "Out of forgetfulness, I cut some of my hair while I was in the state of ihram. It was out of ignorance on my part, so what is required of me?"
Answer:
The safest course is to give charity by feeding six poor people, each poor person receiving half a sa' (a dry measure of about 3 kg). You give charity to six poor people, or you fast for three days. And with this, if Allah wills, this ransom (fidyah) will suffice for what you did. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/057 — archive.org (13:30)
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