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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

Is it permissible to shave one`s (man) head except on occasions of Aqeeqa and haj/umrah 

 

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Answer:

 

Shave head permissible

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

 

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4485        Narrated by Ali ibn AbuTalib

Allah's Messenger (saws) forbade that a woman should shave her head.

 

The Messenger of Allah (saws) specifically forbade the believing women from shaving their heads, but to the best of our knowledge there is absolutely no restriction in Shariah if a believing male wishes to shave his head. And Allah Alone Knows Best.

 

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone.  Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

 

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

 

 

Burhan