Shaving with a clipper at setting zero: Is it shaving or shortening?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is shaving with a clipper at setting zero considered shaving or shortening?
Answer:
It is shortening, but it is excessive shortening. Shaving is done with a razor; it is not done with a clipper. A clipper is for shortening, but shortening varies: there is excessive shortening, moderate shortening, and light shortening.
The questioner asks: Is shaving with a clipper at setting zero considered shaving or shortening?
Answer:
It is shortening, but it is excessive shortening. Shaving is done with a razor; it is not done with a clipper. A clipper is for shortening, but shortening varies: there is excessive shortening, moderate shortening, and light shortening.
Source
شرح عمدة الأحكام، فسخ الحجّ إلى العمرة - المحرم يأكل من صيد الحلال — islamhouse.com (1:05:17)
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