Shaving the newborn baby's hair with a machine
Question
We have had a new baby boy and I would like to enquire on the sunnah of shaving the baby's head. Is it necessary to shave the head clean with a blade or would it suffice to use the machine?
Answer
Using the machine will also suffice.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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