Attire, Talbiyah, Restrictions, and Common Errors 1. Dress Code for Ihram For Male Pilgrims: Consists of two unstitched white sheets/towels—one secured around the waist to cover the lower body (Izar) and the other draped over the shoulders (Rida). Footwear should leave the ankles and top part of the foot exposed (such as simple sandals). Idtiba’ […]
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Temporal & Geographical Boundaries The Meeqat represents the designated boundaries (both in time and location) where pilgrims must enter the state of Ihram before proceeding to Makkah. 1. Temporal Meeqat (Time Boundaries) For Hajj: Prescribed during the specific Islamic months of Hajj (Shawwal, Dhul-Qa’dah, and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah). For Umrah: Permissible at […]
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Definition of Umrah Linguistic Meaning: To visit or pay a visit. Islamic Technical Definition: Umrah is a dedicated act of worship performed to draw closer to Allah, consisting of entering the state of Ihram, performing Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba, undertaking Sa’ee between Mount Safa and Mount Marwa, and concluding with either shaving or shortening […]