Later in his Hajj discussion, al-Quduri specifically states that a woman shortens, rather than shaves, her hair. That qualification is anticipated here to avoid misreading the general phrasing.
For example, a husband and wife completing Hajj do not follow identical hair procedures: shaving may be preferable for the man, but shortening is the method for the woman.
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Book of Hajj: Jamrat al-Aqabah, Sacrifice, Hair Removal, and First Release
Later in his Hajj discussion, al-Quduri specifically states that a woman shortens, rather than shaves, her hair. That qualification is anticipated here to avoid misreading the general phrasing.
For example, a husband and wife completing Hajj do not follow identical hair procedures: shaving may be preferable for the man, but shortening is the method for the woman.