Halq and Taqsir

What Does Halq and Taqsir Mean in Detail?

After completing the essential rites of হজ্জ or উমরাহ, the হাজী must either shave the head completely (Halq) or trim at least a fingertip's length of hair from all over the head (Taqsir). This act marks the transition out of the state of ইহরাম. নবী করীম Muhammad (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) prayed for mercy upon those who shave: 'O Allah, have mercy on those who shave.' The companions asked, 'And those who trim, O Messenger of Allah?' He repeated his সালাত for shavers twice more before adding, 'And those who trim.' This hadith establishes Halq as the more virtuous option for men, though Taqsir is also fully valid. For women, only Taqsir is prescribed — they cut approximately a fingertip's length from the ends of their hair. Women never shave their heads in this context. In হজ্জ, the Halq or Taqsir is performed after the stoning of Jamrat al-Aqabah and the sacrifice on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, achieving the first Tahallul. In উমরাহ, it is performed after completing সাঈ.