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After stoning الجمرات al-Aqaba on the 10th, the sequence is: sacrifice (هدي), then shaving (الحلق) or trimming (التقصير). The sacrifice is واجب for Tamattu and Qiran الحجاج. Most arrange it through the official Saudi sacrifice service. Men shave or trim; women cut a fingertip-length from their hair ends. This achieves the first التحلل — all الإحرام restrictions lifted except marital relations.
The sacrifice is واجب for الحج Tamattu or Qiran. The most common method today is through the Saudi Project for Utilization of Hady — you pay the fee (approximately 500-600 SAR for a sheep) and they handle everything. Your الحج operator likely arranged this on your behalf.
If using the official sacrifice service, you may receive a certificate or SMS confirmation. If arranging independently, ensure the animal meets requirements: sheep/goat (at least 6 months for sheep, 1 year for goat), cow or camel (shared among up to 7). The animal must be healthy and free from significant defects.
These are the most frequent errors pilgrims make during this stage of Hajj.
Scholarly references supporting this guidance from established Islamic sources.
After the sacrifice, men should shave their entire head (الحلق) or trim at least a fingertip-length from all sides (التقصير). Shaving is preferred — النبي prayed for those who shave three times and for those who trim once. Barbers are available throughout منى.
Women cut a fingertip-length (approximately 1-2 cm) from the ends of their hair. This can be done privately. If hair is in braids, cut from the end of each braid.
After completing two of the three actions (stoning, sacrifice+shaving, الطواف al-Ifadah), you achieve the first التحلل. You can now remove الإحرام garments, wear regular clothing, apply perfume, and resume all normal activities EXCEPT marital relations. The full التحلل occurs after الطواف al-Ifadah.