Shaving the Hair at the School's Request with a Vow Not to Shave It Before 'Umrah

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, I am one of the students. The school administration asked me to shave my head. I had made a vow not to shave it except if I performed 'Umrah, and to grow my hair in order to follow the example of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). I was subjected to some punishment from the school, such as being barred from entering the classroom. His question is: Do I expiate my oath, shave my head, and break my vow?

Answer:
Shaving the head is permissible. They are not forcing you to do anything forbidden or disliked. Shaving the head is permissible. Perhaps they have a point as well, so that people do not form a bad opinion of you because you are from the group that is strict, or so that you can clear yourself of the accusation. You may shave your head; there is no harm in it. And 'Umrah is for later, 'Umrah is for later.