Halq / Taqsir
Shaving or cutting hair to exit the state of Ihram after completing Umrah.
About Halq and Taqsir
Halq means completely shaving the head, while Taqsir means trimming the hair to fingertip length. Both are valid ways to exit the state of Ihram (tamattu') after completing Sa'i. This marks the completion of Umrah, and you become halal (permissible) again - free from the restrictions of Ihram.
Preference
Shaving the head (Halq) is more virtuous and is the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). However, trimming (Taqsir) is also permissible and preferred by many scholars.
Location
Barber Area near Safa/Marwah
Safa/Marwah Exit Area, Masjid al-Haram, Mecca
Address: Exit area of the Mas'a (Sa'i walkway), near Safa and Marwah
Alternative Option:
You can also shave or trim at any location in Mecca after completing Sa'i. Many hotels and accommodations offer barber services.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Choose Halq or Taqsir
Decide whether you will shave completely (Halq) or trim to fingertip length (Taqsir). Both are valid.
Halq (Shaving) - Preferred
Completely shave all hair from the head. This is the Sunnah and is more virtuous.
Taqsir (Trimming)
Cut hair to the length of a fingertip. This is permissible and often preferred by women.
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي
Make the Niyyah (Intention)
Before cutting your hair, make the intention that this act is to exit Ihram after completing Umrah.
Arabic
نَوَيْتُ الْحَلْقَ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
Transliteration
Nawwaytu al-halq lillah ta'ala
English Translation
I intend to shave for the sake of Allah the Most High
Complete the Hair Cutting
Proceed to cut or shave your hair. Upon completion, you have officially exited Ihram and are now halal (permissible).
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي حَقَّ قَبُولِ
Transliteration
Allahumma taqabbal minni haqqa taqbul
English Translation
O Allah, accept from me as is fitting for acceptance
Congratulations!
You have now completed Umrah. You may wear normal clothes, use perfume, and resume normal activities. Your pilgrimage is accepted, inshallah.
What Becomes Permissible After Halq/Taqsir
For Everyone:
- • Wearing perfume and scents
- • Wearing normal clothes (sewn garments)
- • Clipping nails
- • Removing body hair
- • Sexual relations with spouse
For Men:
- • Covering the head
- • Wearing any clothing
- • Wearing closed shoes