nor from anyone else among the Companions; and those who came after them are even less entitled to have their hair, perspiration, or garments treated as sources of blessing. This distinction belongs exclusively to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. The proof is the hadith of Anas, in which the Prophet pointed to the barber to begin on the right side. Therefore, when you perform Hajj and intend to shave or trim your hair, start with the right side; and the same applies to an ordinary haircut—begin with the right side.