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Islamic Verdicts - Volume IV The Book of Hajj Rites
Q: It is known that shaving the head is from the prohibited things of Ihram, so how can it be permissible to begin with it when removing the Ihram on the day of the 'Bid? Because the scholars say that removal of Ihram is by doing two of three things, and they mention shaving the head among these things. So, based on this, is it permissible for the Hajj pilgrim to begin with it? A: Yes, it is permissible to begin with it, because shaving the head is during the process of coming out of Ihram for the Hajj rites. Therefore, it is not forbidden. Rather, it is a ritual that has been commanded. Since it has been commanded, doing it is not considered a sin or falling into something forbidden. Indeed it has been confirmed from the Prophet (Salallahou 'aleyhi wa salam) that he was asked about shaving the head before slaughtering the animal and before stoning the pillar, and he said: "No problem." The thing being commanded or prohibited only comes from the Islamic law. Don't you see that prostrating to other than Allah, the Most High, is an act of Shirk? However, when Allah commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam, their prostrating to him was an act of obedience (to Allah). Also, don't you see that killing someone, especially children, is from the tremendous major sins? However, when Allah, the Most High, commanded His Prophet Ibrahim to kill his son, Isma'il, that was an act of obedience by which Ibrahim attained tremendous status. But Allah lightened the matter for him and his son by His Mercy, and He said: "Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for slaughtering), We called out to him: 'O Ibrahim! You have fulfilled the dream!' Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsineen (good doers). Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial" (As-Saffat 37: 103-106). Ash-Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaimin
The ruling on shaving the Head or cutting the Hair after the second stage of removing the Ihram Q: Is it obligatory to shave the head or cut the hair for the major removal of Ihram after shaving it or cutting the hair for the lesser removal of Ihram, which is after completing the stoning of the pillars? A: It is not obligatory nor is it recommended to shave the head or cut the hair after the major removal of Ihram after shaving the head or cutting its hair for the lesser removal of Ihram, which is after completing the stoning of the pillars. This is because it is a rite of Hajj and therefore, it is an act of worship. And acts of worship are based upon strict legislation from the texts. It is not confirmed from the Prophet $H that he shaved his head or cut his hair after the major removal of Ihram. Rather he did that for the lesser removal of Ihram only. And it is confirmed from him that he said: "Take your Haft rites from me" (Muslim no. 1297 and Al-Bayhaqi 5/125). The Permanent Committee
The ruling on shaving the Head or cutting the Hair for 'Umrah Q: What is the ruling on shaving the head or cutting the hair in reference to 'Umrah? A: Shaving the head or cutting the hair in reference to 'Umrah is obligatory. This is because when the Prophet (Salallahou 'aleyhi wa salam) came to Makkah during the Farewell Hajj, and he performed Tawaf and Say, he commanded everyone who had not brought a sacrificial animal to cut his hair and then shave his head (later for Hajj). Therefore, since he commanded them to cut their hair, and the basic principle regarding a command is that it is for obligation, this proves that the hair must be cut. What also alludes to this is that the Prophet (Salallahou 'aleyhi wa salam) commanded them, when they were prevented (from 'Umrah) during the expedition of Al-Hudaibiyyah, to shave their heads. This was such that the Prophet (Salallahou 'aleyhi wa salam) became angry when they were hesitant in doing so. In reference to whether it is better to cut the hair or shave the head for 'Umrah, it is better to shave the head except for the person performing Hajjut-Tamattu' and he has come to Makkah late. In that case, it is better for him to cut his hair so that he will have hair left for shaving his head for the Hajj. Ash-Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaimin
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