It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that people used to depart after performing Hajj in whatever manner they wished. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: No person should return until his last act is the circumambulation (Tawaf) of the House of Allah (Ka'bah).

Hazrat Umar would send back the person whose last act was not the circumambulation of the Ka'bah.

Hazrat Umar said that no person should return until he has performed the Tawaf; indeed, the last act of Hajj should be the Tawaf.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that people were commanded that their last act should be the circumambulation (Tawaf) of the Ka'bah, and this command was made easier for menstruating women (a concession was given to them in this matter).

Hazrat Tawus states that the pilgrims used to return from Mina itself, but they were commanded that their last act should be the circumambulation (Tawaf) of the Ka'bah. However, a concession was given in this regard for women experiencing menstruation.

It is narrated from Hazrat Jubair bin Mut'im that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood on Marwah, and in his blessed hand was the tip of a spear with which he cut a little of his hair, and the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was saying: I have included the rulings of Umrah into the rulings of Hajj until the Day of Judgment. There is no "Sarurah" (virginity or a person who has not performed Hajj) in Islam, and the blood of the camel will be shed at the time of sacrifice, and recite the Talbiyah in a loud voice.

Hazrat Ata says that the Companions of the Prophet ended their Ihram by shortening (their hair), and they did not shave their heads.

Hazrat Hisham says that I performed Hajj and Umrah with my respected father. My hair was up to my shoulders. I trimmed a little of my hair, but he did not order me to shave my head.

Ibrahim says that when a person performs Hajj for the first time, he should have his hair shaved. Then, if he performs Hajj a second time, he may either have his hair shaved or trimmed, but shaving is preferable. And if a person performs Umrah but has not performed Hajj before, then if he wishes, he may have his hair shaved, or if he wishes, he may have it trimmed. And if he performs Tamattu', then he should have his hair trimmed first, then shaved.

It was asked from Hazrat Ata whether the person performing Hajj for the first time should shave his head or shorten his hair? He replied that it is his choice; if he wishes, he may shave his head, and if he wishes, he may shorten his hair.