What is the ruling regarding three hairs shaved from the head concerning the obligation of *damm*?
Chapter on Ransom (Fidyah) and Penalty for Hunting
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
There is a narration stating that shaving three hairs necessitates *damm*, similar to the ruling for shaving the entire head. The position adopted by the Qadi (Judge) is that this is the established madhhab (school).
Supporting text
The reasoning behind not mandating *damm* for three hairs is that three represents the minimum extent, being the end point of smallness, thus resembling one or two hairs, while four is considered a significant amount, placing it closer to a quarter or more.