Shaving the head is from the prohibited things of Ihram, so how can one begin. with it in removing the Ihram?
Question :
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 'Eid? 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?
Answer:
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 ﷺ 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 Allâh, the Most High, is an act of Shirk? However, when Allâh commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam, their prostrating to him was an act of obedience (to Allâh). Also, don't you see that killing someone, especially children, is from the tremendous major sins? However, when Allâh, 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 Allâh 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."
Source:
Ash-Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaimin
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 4 Pages
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