Treating the West: Ruling on Forcibly Shaving Students’ Heads for Un-Islamic Hairstyles

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Treating the West: Ruling on Forcibly Shaving Students’ Heads for Un-Islamic Hairstyles

English:

Question #1367:

Is it permissible for the educators in the schools to shave the heads of the students who come to the school with peculiar hair styles which are alien to the Islamic code of conduct and are manifestations of aping Western crazes? It is to be noted, however, that the students do not heed our advice. Also, during school hours they pretend to observe Islamic norms but they change their behavior when they get out of it. What is our duty in this regard?

Answer #1367:

Shaving the heads of students by the educators and teachers is not advisable. However, if those in charge of the school found that some of the behaviours of the students are not in conformity with Islamic ethics and culture, they are advised to give fatherly counsel and guidance. If this proves unfruitful, they may enlist the help of the students’ parents by informing them about their children’s situation.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Treating the West