What becomes permissible for the pilgrim (Muhram) after throwing the Jamrat al-Aqabah and shaving?
Chapter on the Description of Hajj
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
The correct view within the Madhhab of Ahmad is that after the pilgrim throws the Jamrat al-Aqabah and then shaves, everything prohibited by the state of Ihram becomes permissible for him, except for women. This includes relations, kissing, touching with desire, and concluding marriage contracts. This position is held by Ibn al-Zubayr, Aisha, 'Alqamah, Salim, Tawus, Al-Nakha'i, Ubayd Allah ibn al-Hasan, Kharijah ibn Zayd, Al-Shafi'i, Abu Thawr, and the Ashab al-Ra'y. It is also narrated from Ibn Abbas. This ruling is based on the narration from Aisha that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "When you have stoned and shaved, then perfume, clothing, and everything is lawful for you except women." Another narration states that after stoning the Jamrat al-Aqabah and shaving the head, everything is lawful except women.
Supporting text
From Ahmad, one narration suggests that everything becomes permissible except sexual intercourse (watu') because it is the most severe prohibition and invalidates the ritual. Umar ibn al-Khattab held that everything is permissible except women and perfume, a view also reported from Ibn Umar, Urwah ibn al-Zubayr, and 'Abbad ibn 'Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr, as perfume is seen as a precursor to intercourse. Urwah also stated that the pilgrim should not wear the shirt or the turban, nor use perfume. Malik held that women, perfume, and killing game remain prohibited, citing the verse {You shall not kill game while you are in the state of Ihram} (Quran 5:95).