The Ruling on Cupping for a Person in Ihram

Question : Yes. It is permissible to undergo cupping without cutting hair, based on the report of Ibn 'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) underwent cupping while in the state of ihram, as agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

Answer : Glory be to Allah, is it possible to undergo cupping on the head without cutting hair? It is not possible. The school of thought holds that one undergoes cupping, and if hair is cut, blood is drawn. The correct view is that one undergoes cupping, and if hair is cut, it does not indicate [a requirement for expiation]. Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) underwent cupping, and it is not reported that he paid an expiation.