Is shaving necessary for the alleviation of Ihram restrictions, or is throwing the Jamrah sufficient?
Chapter on the Description of Hajj
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
One established position from Ahmad, held also by Al-Shafi'i and the Ashab al-Ra'y, is that the permissible state (Hill) is achieved only by both throwing the jamrah and shaving, based on the Hadith: "When you have stoned and shaved, then everything is lawful for you except women." The sequence suggests that both acts are required for the release. This is analogous to Tawaf and Sa'i in Umrah, where both complete the ritual.
Supporting text
Another narration from Ahmad suggests that the pilgrim becomes permissible simply by throwing the jamrah, without shaving, indicating that shaving is not a prerequisite for all prohibitions being lifted, contrary to the first view. This aligns with the position of 'Ata, Malik, and Abu Thawr, and is considered correct based on the Hadith of Umm Salamah: "When you have stoned the jamrah, then everything is lawful for you except women." This difference hinges on whether shaving is itself a necessary ritual of Hajj or not.