Rafiq-ul-Haramayn - Islamic School System - Dawat-e-Islami

Rafiq-ul-Haramayn 248
If a mature child can put on Iḥrām himself, he will have to do it
himself. The guardian cannot put on Iḥrām on his behalf, nor will
the mature child become a Muḥrim if the guardian puts on Iḥrām.
However, if a mature child cannot put on Iḥrām himself, the guardian
will put on Iḥrām on his behalf.
Question 9: Will a guardian have to offer the Nafl of Iḥrām on behalf
of an immature child
Answer: No. A guardian cannot offer the Nafl of Iḥrām on behalf of
an immature child.
Method of intention and Labbayk on behalf of an
immature child
Question 10: Please let us know about the method of Labbayk and
the intention of Iḥrām on behalf of an immature child.
Answer: A guardian should make the intention of Iḥrām on behalf
of an immature child and say: ‘ نٍ‏ ُ َ ۡ رَم ُ ت ع ۡ ‏َن ف ‏’اَح ۡ i.e. I put on Iḥrām on
behalf of so-and-so [Mention the child’s name instead of saying soand-so].
Similarly, invoke Talbiyaĥ on his behalf in the following
َ ۡ ‏َّي َ ك ع ۡ ‏َن ف ُ َ نٍ‏ ‘ way:
[Mention his name instead of saying so-and-so ‏’بل
and complete the Talbiyaĥ].
The intention in Arabic will only be valid when its meaning is known.
One can also make the intention in his mother tongue or in Urdu.
For example, if the child’s name is Ĥilāl Razā, make the intention like
this: ‘I put on Iḥrām on behalf of Ĥilāl Razā’. Keep it in mind that it
is a condition to make the intention in the heart, while uttering it
verbally is Mustaḥab. If one has not uttered his intention verbally,
there is no problem. To recite the Talbiyaĥ is necessary. It should be