Home » Hanafi Fiqh » Seekersguidance.org » Can I Remove Some Hair If I Am Sacrificing (Qurban)?

Can I Remove Some Hair If I Am Sacrificing (Qurban)?

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Seekersguidance.org
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Question

Assalamu ‘Alaykum.

I am not cutting my nails and hair during the ten days of Dhul Hijjah as part of Qurban.

I wanted to ask if it’s allowed to pluck odd hairs I get on my face. I am female but get the odd hair on my chin and upper lip, which are very coarse and thick and noticeable, and I was wondering if I still have to leave this during these ten days or if these can be removed as an exception due to them not being normal for a female?

Answer

Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh.

I pray you are well.

You may remove those odd hairs if you wish. It is recommended not to remove one’s hair and nails – unless they have grown to the point where it is wajib to remove them. 

Doing so would not be sinful; but merely sub-optimal. (Ibn Abidin, Radd al Muhtar)

Remember to rejoice in favor of Allah. The ability to obey and worship Him is a tremendous gift – let alone the rewards and forgiveness that come with the sacrifice.

May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.

[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

 

This answer was collected from Seekersguidance.org. It’s an online learning platform overseen by Sheikh Faraz Rabbani. All courses are free. They also have in-person classes in Canada.

Read answers with similar topics: