Shortening the Hair by Cutting in 'Umrah
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Question:
He says: What is the ruling on taking some of the hair with scissors after finishing the 'Umrah? Or is it necessary to remove the hair completely? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
In half of the 'Umrah or Hajj, we are given the choice between shaving or shortening, and shaving is better. Shortening is done by cutting, cutting the hair from all the hair; this is shortening. [It is as in the verse:] "Some of you shaved their heads and some of you cut their hair short." Shaving was mentioned before shortening, which indicates that it is better. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed for those who shaved three times, and prayed for those who shortened once, which indicates that shortening is better.
He says: What is the ruling on taking some of the hair with scissors after finishing the 'Umrah? Or is it necessary to remove the hair completely? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
In half of the 'Umrah or Hajj, we are given the choice between shaving or shortening, and shaving is better. Shortening is done by cutting, cutting the hair from all the hair; this is shortening. [It is as in the verse:] "Some of you shaved their heads and some of you cut their hair short." Shaving was mentioned before shortening, which indicates that it is better. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed for those who shaved three times, and prayed for those who shortened once, which indicates that shortening is better.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/219 — archive.org (17:02)
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