Shaving (Halq) and Trimming (Qasr): A Quarter of the Head Is Sufficient

Question

Is it obligatory when trimming the hair (qasr) to trim the hair of the entire head, or is it sufficient to trim the hair of a quarter of the head? If a person has braided hair, how much must be trimmed for it to fulfil the Shariah requirement of qasr?

Answer

A quarter of the head is sufficient. If the hair is trimmed by the length of one finger-joint (approximately one phalanx), the qasr will be considered valid. However, shaving (halq) is more preferable. As stated: 'Then he shaves the head or trims the hair, and shaving is better. A quarter of the head is sufficient (to shave)

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