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Q 2: I performed `Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) this year but I am uncertain of the matter of shortening the hair. I heard some people saying that it is impermissible to shorten hair from one side only or for example from the right and the left side only. I left the Masjid (mosque) because of this debate. I took off Ihram (clothing worn during the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) and put on my usual clothes before I shortened all my hair. What is the ruling on this case? A: If the case is as you mentioned that you assumed Tahallul by shortening your hair, you did the Mashru` (Islamically lawful) act. The Wajib (obligatory) is to shorten all the hair. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong with wearing your usual clothes before shortening your hair out of ignorance. (Part No. 10; Page No. 203

A: If the case is as you mentioned that you assumed Tahallul by shortening your hair, you did the Mashru` (Islamically lawful) act. The Wajib (obligatory) is to shorten all the hair. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong with wearing your usual clothes before shortening your hair out of ignorance. (Part No. 10; Page No. 203) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.