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

Rafiq-ul-Haramayn 39
Method of putting on Iḥrām
There is the same manner of putting on Iḥrām for both Hajj and
‘Umraĥ. However, there is a slight difference in intention and its
wording. The details of intention have been described in the next
pages. First note the method of putting on Iḥrām.
1. Trim nails
2. Remove armpits’ hair and under navel hair including the hair
of the rear private part.
3. Use Miswāk
4. Make Wuḍū
5. Perform Ghusl thoroughly
6. Apply perfume to the body and Iḥrām shawls as it is a Sunnaĥ
but don’t use any perfume that stains clothing like dry ambergris
(umber).
7. Removing sewn clothes Islamic brothers should put on a piece
of new or washed shawl to cover the upper body and use a
similar cloth as Taĥband 1 .
8. Belt with pocket may also be worn to keep passport or money
etc. Rexine belt often rips; therefore, a nylon or leather belt with
a wallet having front zipper is very strong and reliable.
Iḥrām of Islamic sisters
Islamic sisters are to wear their sewn clothes as usual. They may
wear socks and gloves as well. They should keep their heads covered
but should not wear such a veil that touches their face. However, they
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Taĥband must be thick enough to prevent the skin colour to be noticed and the other
cloth could be of towelling.