Whoever intends to sacrifice should not take from his hair or his nails
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The third question of the fatwa numbered ( 1407 )
Q3: The hadith states: "Whoever intends to sacrifice, or has a sacrifice performed on his behalf, should not take anything from his hair, skin, or nails from the beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah until he sacrifices." Does this prohibition apply to everyone in the household, both the older and the younger, or only to the older and not the younger?
A3: We do not know that the wording of the hadith is as the questioner mentioned. The wording we know to be established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is what was narrated by the group of scholars except al-Bukhari, from Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her), that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1977e , and the wording of Abu Dawud , which is also in Muslim and al-Nasa'i : Sahih Ibn Hibban 50:21 . This hadith indicates the prohibition of taking hair and nails after the entry of the ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah for the one who intends to sacrifice,
The first narration contains a command and leaving off, and its original implication is that it necessitates obligation. We do not know of any factor that diverts it from this original implication. The second narration contains a prohibition against taking, and its original implication is that it necessitates prohibition, meaning: the prohibition of taking. We do not know of any factor that diverts it from that. Thus, it becomes clear: this hadith is specific to the one who intends to sacrifice only. As for the one for whom the sacrifice is performed, whether he is old or young, there is no impediment to his taking from his hair, skin, or nails, based on the original principle, which is permissibility. We do not know of any evidence indicating a departure from the original principle. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q3: The hadith states: "Whoever intends to sacrifice, or has a sacrifice performed on his behalf, should not take anything from his hair, skin, or nails from the beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah until he sacrifices." Does this prohibition apply to everyone in the household, both the older and the younger, or only to the older and not the younger?
A3: We do not know that the wording of the hadith is as the questioner mentioned. The wording we know to be established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is what was narrated by the group of scholars except al-Bukhari, from Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her), that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
If anyone has in his possession a sacrificial animal to offer as a sacrifice (on 'Id al-Adha), he should not get his hair cut and nails trimmed after he has entered the first days of Dhu'l Hijja
إذا رأيتم هلال ذي الحجة وأراد أحدكم أن يضحي فليمسك عن شعره وأظفارهWhoever has a sacrifice to slaughter, when the crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah appears, let him not take from his hair and nails until he sacrifices
من كان له ذبح يذبحه فإذا أهل هلال ذي الحجة فلا يأخذ من شعره وأظفاره حتى يضحيThe first narration contains a command and leaving off, and its original implication is that it necessitates obligation. We do not know of any factor that diverts it from this original implication. The second narration contains a prohibition against taking, and its original implication is that it necessitates prohibition, meaning: the prohibition of taking. We do not know of any factor that diverts it from that. Thus, it becomes clear: this hadith is specific to the one who intends to sacrifice only. As for the one for whom the sacrifice is performed, whether he is old or young, there is no impediment to his taking from his hair, skin, or nails, based on the original principle, which is permissibility. We do not know of any evidence indicating a departure from the original principle. 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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