What is the reason for plastering the head when entering the state of ihram?
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The questioner : The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned in the hadith of Hafsa that he plastered his head to imitate the sacrificial animals. It is clear, but plastering the head...?
The Shaykh : It is an indication that one does not shave close to the skin. Plastering the head indicates that one does not shave close to the skin, because plastering gathers the hair and binds some of it to the rest so that it does not fall out. I believe we mentioned to you previously the meaning of plastering: that gum or something similar is placed on the head to plaster it.
The Shaykh : It is an indication that one does not shave close to the skin. Plastering the head indicates that one does not shave close to the skin, because plastering gathers the hair and binds some of it to the rest so that it does not fall out. I believe we mentioned to you previously the meaning of plastering: that gum or something similar is placed on the head to plaster it.