Q. "Is
it obligatory to shave all the hair of the head after performing Hajj
or Umrah, or a part of the hair can be cut? Please guide us with the detailed
information according to Fiqh-e-Hanafi."
(Muhammad
Ashraf, Karachi)
A. It is not obligatory to shave one's head or to cut all his hair
at the conclusion of Ihram in Umrah or Hajj. One can also cut his hair
instead of shaving it. The minimum requirement for coming out of ihram,
according to fiqh-e-Hanafi, is to cut one's hair at least to the measure
of a fingertip from all sides of one's hair. If one has cut his hair to
this extent, he can come out of Ihram. However, if one's hair are too
short, and he cannot cut them to the measure of a fingertip, he will have
to shave his head without which he cannot come out of Ihram.
It should, however, be remembered that shaving the head is more preferable
and carries more thawab. It is reported by a number of authorities that
the Holy Prophet (Sallaho Alaihai Wasallam) has prayed to Allah thrice
for bestowing his mercy on those who shave their hands after performing
Hajj, while he prayed only once for those who cut their hair.
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