What is the ruling on a woman who performed Umrah and did not shorten her hair, either forgetfully or believing that shortening is only for men, and then performed Umrah and did shorten her hair? And what is the ruling on a woman who performed Hajj and did not shorten her hair out of forgetfulness, and two years have passed since her Hajj?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the questioner forgot to shorten her hair (taqseer) during Hajj, she must shorten her hair with the intention of the ritual whenever she remembers, even if she is in her home country. If she committed any of the prohibitions of out of ignorance, it is hoped that there will be no penalty upon her.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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