Sahih Muslim Hadith 2879 – It Is Permissible

English

[2879] 81 – (…) It was narrated that Ka'b bin 'Ujrah [may Allah be pleased with them] said: "This verse was revealed concerning me: "…And whosoever of you is ill or has an ailment in his scalp (necessitating shaving), he must pay a Fidyah (ransom) of either observing Sawm (fasts) (three days) or giving 5adaqah or offering sacrifice (one sheep)…[1] I came to him () and he said: 'Come closer.' I came closer and he said: 'Come closer,' so I came closer. Then he said: 'Are these vermin bothering you?" (one of the narrators) Ibn 'Awn said: "I think he said: 'Yes." – He said: "And he commanded me to offer a Fidyah by fasting, or giving charity, or offering a sacrifice, whichever was easiest."