Clipping One's Nails in Haidh

· 4 Jumada II 1433 AH1 min readEnglish
Haiz, Istihaazah & Nifaas

Question

Can one clip ones nails or shave the hair during (any of the days of) ones periods (menses)?

Answer

The clipping of nails and shaving of hair is makrooh in the state of janaabat.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

حلق الشعر حالة الجنابة مكروه وكذا قص الأظافير كذا في الغرائب (الفتاوى الهندية 5/358)

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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