What does a woman do if she intended Hajj or Umrah and then started her menstrual cycle prior to reaching the Meeqat?
She should enter the state of Ihram before the Meeqat even if she is menstruating and her Ihram will then commence. This is supported by the saying of the Prophet […]
What is prohibited for the Muhrim (person in a state of Ihram) in terms of clothing, and is wearing a face mask prohibited?
• Stitched clothing customarily worn to fit the body parts, such as shirts, trousers, underwear, and socks. By “stitched,” we do not mean what has been sewn together with a […]
Is it permissible for a man in the state of Ihram to approach his wife in foreplay physically or verbally?
This is considered of the category of sexual acts along with fore leading sweettalk that a person in a state of Ihram (husband or wife) should avoid.
What is the ruling on using deodorant for a person in the state of Ihram?
There is no haram in that, as long as the deodorant is unscented.
If something happens to a person in a state of Ihram that prevents him from performing the Umrah and he forgot to make the condition during his intention for Ihram, what does he need to do?
A. If it is possible for him to wait until the source of obstruction is alleviated then tocontinue, then that would be ideal. If he is unable to wait, then […]
Does sin and ransom (Fidyahh) always apply to any person who does a prohibited act during the state of Ihram?
We must inquire about the state of the wrongdoer and determine which of thefollowing scenarios he falls under: 1. First Scenario: He does the prohibited act unintentionally either due to […]
When does the time start from abstaining from the prohibitions?
With the intention of entering the rituals of Umrah which is the state of Ihram.
Prohibitions for the one in a state of Ihram-
What is meant by prohibitions?
Prohibitions: Anything that one performing Umrah needs to abstain from while in the state of Ihram although these things are in their nature permissible/halal, but they are prohibited while he […]
Is it permissible to use a belt or a pin to secure the Ihram attire on the body and prevent the Ihram attire from falling?
There is no problem in using those items, or other similar objects, to secure theIhram clothing, and doing so does not mark one’s Ihram clothing as a stitched garmentthat is […]
Is it permissible to wear a watch, belt, and/or shoes even though they have stitches?
Yes, it is permissible; those are not amongst the items of prohibited clothingin Ihram.
Is wearing white in a state of Ihram obligatory?
No, it is not obligatory; however, it is preferred for men to wear white in the stateof Ihram.
Does wearing the Ihram clothing enter one into the rituals of Umrah?
No, the entrance into the rituals is accomplished when the intention is vocalizedand Talbiya is commenced while in alignment with the Meeqat.
