Umrah is a minor pilgrimage for Muslims. millions of Muslims come every year to perform this sacred journey it shorter than hajj, however it has also immense reward for Muslims.it can be performed at any time of the year unlike hajj. Umrah is sacred journey to the Holy city of Makah. It has greater rewards whoever perform it with clear and pure intentions. It gives you opportunity to seek forgiveness pf past sins Allah Almighty, get closeness go Allah almighty and purification of soul and heart. Once who can afford it must perform it once in a life time Qiblatain provides you All Inclusive Cheap Umrah Deals from uk.

Rituals of Umrah

Umrah has four rituals given below.

1.      Wear Ihram

It is the sacred in men women wear some special cloths.

2.      Tawaf

Tawaf includes seven circles around the holy kaba.

3.      Sa’i

It includes seven rounds between the mountains of safa and Marwah.

4.      Halq and Taqsir

It includes the shave or trim hair. There are different rules for both men women.

In this article we will explore detail of Halq and taqsir.

What is Halq and taqsir?

It is the last step of the which every Muslims have to perform it at the end of Umrah.

• Halq: The word means after Umrah shave the full head and it is for men only.
• Taqsir: The word Taqsir means trim the hair about the length of inch.

It is for both men and women.

Is it obligatory or not?

Yes, Shaving or trimming is necessary but there are different rules for both shaving or trimming for both men and women.

Shaving

It is obligatory act to do.

This only for men

Your Umrah will not complete with Halq and taqsir.

Trimming

Its is also obligatory act for both women and men.

Yes, it is necessary to shave your hairs and it is the Sunnah of beloved Prophet PBUH.

Anas ibn Malik (RA) narrated, Allah’s messenger (PBUH) came to Mina; he went to the Jamarat and threw pebbles at it, after which he went to his lodging in Mina and sacrificed animal. He then called for a barber and turning his right side to him, let him shave him, after which he turned his left side. He then gave (his hair) to the people.

(Sahih Muslim).

Importance of shaving

There is verse in which Allah says about the halq and Taqsir

Allah SWT on stating the significance of halq and taqsir, said in the Holy Quran:

Certainly, Allah had shown to His messenger the vision with truth: you shall most certainly better the sacred Mosque if Allah pleases, in security, some having their heads shaved and others having their cut, you shall not fear, but He knows what you do not know, so He brought about a near victory before that.

(Syrah Al Fath 48;27).

Dream of our beloved Prophet (PBUH)

After this verse our beloved Prophet saw a dream, he saw he is shaving his head from right to left said

He said

O Allah, be merciful to those who have their heads shaved. The people said, O Allah ‘Messenger! And (invoke for those) those who get their hair cut short. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, O Allah! Be merciful to those who have their heads shaved. The people said, O Allah Messenger! And those who get their cut short. The prophet (PBUH)said third time, and those who get their hair cut shirt.

(Sahih Al Bukhari).

These hadith that it is compulsory to shave the head.

Purpose of shave or trim

Its purpose is clean to themselves from worldly desires a follow the command of our beloved Prophet (PBUH).

It is also Sunnah of our beloved prophet Peace Be upon Him

Hadiths about halq and taqsir

Abdullah ibn Umar narrated that our beloved Prophet said the messenger of Allah PBUH forbade women to shave their hair.

Abdullah in Umar (RA) said in another place That Allah’s messenger (PBUH) forbade Al Qaza (leaving a tuft of them here and there after shaving one’s head

(Shahih Al Bukhari)

Conclusion:

The conclusion of this topic is that shaving head is necessary for men however trimming the hair is necessary for women.

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