What is the ruling regarding performing multiple distinct prohibited acts during Ihram (e.g., shaving, wearing perfume, intercourse)?
Chapter on Ransom (Fidyah) and Penalty for Hunting
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
If one commits prohibited acts belonging to different categories, such as shaving, wearing clothing, using perfume, and intercourse, a separate penalty (Fidya) is obligatory for each act, regardless of whether they are performed together or separately. This is the position held by Al-Shafi'i. The justification is that these are distinct categories of prohibitions, and their components do not merge, similar to distinct legal penalties or oaths. This is contrasted with acts belonging to a single category.
Supporting text
A view attributed to Ahmad states that for perfume, clothing, and shaving, only one penalty is due if they are performed sequentially, but if done one after the other, a separate sacrifice (Dam) is due for each. 'Ata and 'Amr ibn Dinar hold that if one shaves and then needs perfume or a cap, only one penalty is due. Al-Hasan and a narration from Malik state that combining wearing a shirt, turban, and perfume results in only one expiation.