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The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade qaza‘ (shaving part of one's head and leaving other parts unshaven)

Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade qaza‘ (shaving part of one's head and leaving other parts unshaven).

أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَهَى عَنِ الْقَزَعِ.

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Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade shaving part of one's head and leaving other parts unshaven. This prohibition is general and applies to all males, children and adults. As for women, they should not shave their heads.

Word Meaning

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Benefits from the Hadith

The Hadīth shows the Shariah's care for people's appearance.

References

Sahīh Al-Bukhāri (7/ 163) (5921).

Sahīh Muslim (3/ 1675) (2120).

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نزهة المتقين (2/ 1126).

كنوز رياض الصالحين.

لمجموعة من الباحثين (19/ 380).

شرح رياض الصالحين.

لابن عثيمين (6/ 381).