Shaving the hair of a newborn
Question
I read that it is makrooh to shave the head of a newborn baby girl. Please can you give me the shariah ruling on shaving the head of a newborn girl and why it is done or not done. Please also send reply to my email address.
Answer
It is Sunnah to shave the hair of the newborn (male/female) on the 7th day since childbirth. This practice is established in the Hadith.
It is not Makrooh.
And Allah Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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