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Q: A pilgrim stayed for some time in ‘Arafah, spent the night at Muzdalifah, and headed in the morning for Mina on the day of ‘Eid-ul-Adha (the Festival of the Sacrifice). There he threw the pebbles at Jamarat-ul-`Aqabah (the closest pebble-throwing area to Makkah), slaughtered his sacrificial animal, had his hair shaved, and took off Ihram clothing while still in Mina. Later, he went to Makkah where he performed Tawaf-ul-Ifadah (final obligatory circumambulation around the Ka‘bah in Hajj). Is this permissible? In fact, someone told me that it is not permissible to have one’s hair shaved and to take off Ihram clothing in Mina except after performing Tawaf-ul-Ifadah.

A: It is permissible to shave the hair before or after performing Tawaf-ul-Ifadah. In fact, the way you performed the rites on the Day of Eid-ul-Adha, i.e. Throwing the pebbles, slaughtering your sacrificial animal, having your hair shaved, and then performing Tawaf-ul-Ifadah is the Sunnah (action following the teachings of the Prophet), (Part No. 11; Page No. 219) that was practiced by the Prophet (peace be upon him) in his Farewell Hajj.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions.