# Trimming nails and Hair

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Prayers & Duties
**Madhab (School):** Shafii
**Mufti / Jurist:** Mufti Muhammed Salih Al Kauzari
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://www.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/674-Trimming-nails-and-Hair

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## Question

If I am doing Qurbani in another country, should I stop trimming nails and hair when moon of Dul Hijjah is sighted in my place of residency or should I stop trimming when moon is sighted in the country where I have given for Qurbani?

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

He should stop trimming nails and hair when moon of dul-hijjah sighted on his place of residency because hadees says (if you saw the moon of dul-hijjah and one of you wanted to sacrifice an animal let him hold from his hair and nails

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