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Ihram
421 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Ihram, part of Hajj & Umrah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Ihram fatawa — page 1 of 11
- Ibn Masood8 Sep 2026
Entering Jeddah Without Ihraam
Is a person allowed to enter Jeddah without Ihraam if he intends to stay there for two days before continuing on to Makkah Mukarramah for Umrah?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Camperdown5 Sep 2026
A woman exiting Ihram, can her husband or son who is still in ihram cut her hair?
A woman exiting Ihram, can her husband or son who is still in ihram cut her hair?
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Mufti Online5 Aug 2026
Haidh commencing while in Ihraam
I am currently in Makkah to perform Umrah. Entered Ihram state 2 days ago. I was supposed to do my Tawaf and Sa'i yesterday. Unfortunately, I got my…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Jul 2026
Woman in haidh entering into ihraam and delaying the umrah
I'm currently in Madinah and my period started last night (Friday). My period lasts for 10 ten days. That has always been my habit. We leave for…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Jul 2026
Using unscented sunscreen in ihraam
1. Can a tinted lip balm be applied before going into ihraam? 2. What sunscreen can be used while in ihraam? 3. Is it permissible to take pills to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Jun 2026
Returning home for a janaazah after donning one's ihraam
What is the ruling for the following scenarios? 1. A man puts on his Ihrām and goes into Makkah. When he checks into his hotel, he receives news of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown19 May 2026
Wearing a Face Mask in the State of Ihram
Asalamu alaykm. Can we wear a face mask in the state of ihraam?
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Mufti Online18 May 2026
Trimming less than the required amount of hair to come out of ihraam
Kindly advise what should I do and what's the ruling for the following incident: My husband was not in ihraam, he then trimmed off a fingertip…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown11 May 2026
Donning The Ihram at Jeddah Airport
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN DON IHRAM AT JEDDAH AIRPORT AND NOT AT MY TRANSIT AIRPORT. OUR LAYOVER IS SHORT.
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Camperdown18 Apr 2026
Footwear in Ihram [picture]
Is this ok to wear in ihram?
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Ibn Masood15 Apr 2026
Niyyah For Ihraam
A person read the Dua when making Niyyah for Ihraam but he was not en route for Umrah. Someone told him to read the Dua with the intention Allaah…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood15 Feb 2026
Miscellaneous Queries On Ihraam
Q1. I mistakenly rubbed a little soap on my body while in Ihraam and then remembered and quickly rinsed it off immediately. What is the penalty? Q2.…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN13 Feb 2026
Will a penalty be due upon a woman who covered her face whilst in Ihraam?
If a woman covers her face wearing the Niqaab in the state of Ihraam during Hajj for 6 hours, then she removes it for one hour and wears it again…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Mufti Online7 Feb 2026
Wearing an adult diaper in ihraam
I am a 21 year old male who consistently suffers from urinary incontinence. I usually place a piece of tissue in my underwear after urinating just…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville1 Jan 2026
Combining Two Umrahs In One Ihraam
If one performs Umrah, did not make Halaq and thereafter without coming out of Ihraam he performs another Umrah, will there be a penalty?
- Mufti Online30 Dec 2025
Wearing a niqaab in the state of ihraam
Myself and my family will be going for umrah in March In Sha Allah. I am in niqaab and I wanted to find out the ruling if I can keep my niqaab on…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Dec 2025
Underage child coming out of ihraam due to sickness
We came on Umrah with kids and my 6 years 8 months old fell too sick that we have to take him to emergency in Mecca in the state of ihram. We…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Dec 2025
Wearing ihraam to make tawaaf on the mataaf
My wife wants to make tawaf on the mataf and I don't want to because I need to wear the ihraam and go. I was told not to wear the ihraam and go…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Nov 2025
Wearing a knee guard or ankle guard in the state of ihraam
I have difficulty with my knees while walking long distances. 1. While in the state of ihraam, will it permissible for me to wear a knee guard? 2.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Nov 2025
Putting on ihraam in Jeddah if going there to meet relatives and staying there for a few days
I intend performing Umrah for my deceased parents. I’m travelling to Jeddah and staying for 2 days with my niece who resides there. After I finish…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Oct 2025
Hugging or kissing one's spouse while in the state of ihraam
I want to find out more about being intimate with your partner when gone for umrah. 1. During ihraam, is it permissible to hug your spouse or kiss…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Oct 2025
Woman's niqaab cap touching her face in the state of ihraam
A woman wears a niqaab cap in the state of ihraam. Due to wind, the niqaab ends up unintentionally touching her face a number of times every day (it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood21 Sep 2025
Niyyah Of Ihraam In Hadath-e-Akbar
A lady traveling for Umrah becomes Paak en route to Makkah Mukarramah. Can she don her Ihraam in Abu Dhabi and make Niyyah before proceeding to…
Mufti Abrar Ahmad Motala - Mufti Online30 Aug 2025
Reciting Durood Shareef whenever a person recites Talbiyah
Is it Mustahabb to recite Durood Shareef whenever a person recites Talbiyah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown25 Aug 2025
Spending Few Days In Jeddah Before Going For ʿUmrah
If a person lands in jeddah, but spends 3 nights there before going to makkah, will he have to be in ehram for those 3 days? Clarification: He will…
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - Mufti Online12 Aug 2025
Entering Jeddah without ihraam if one is travelling to Madinah Munawwarah
A person is traveling to Jeddah and wants to go to Madinah 1st when he lands. Then: 1. Is it fine for him not to be in a state of Ihraam when he…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown4 Jul 2025
Hanafi & Shaafe’i view of Wearing Gloves While in Ihraam
Assalamualiakum mufti saab I hope you are well. I have got a question to ask you according to hanafi mazhab can a woman wear gloves whilst she is in…
Azhar Mownah- Mauritius - Mufti Online16 Jun 2025
Woman in haidh clipping her nails etc., before entering into ihraam
While in a state of Haidh, it is makrooh to remove unwanted hair/nails. However, I will also be entering into ihram during Haidh. Can I shave/trim…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood12 Jun 2025
Spraying Aromatics While in Ihraam
While in Ihraam after using the toilet, out of habit I sprayed air freshener into the air, away from myself. I naturally would have inhaled the…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood3 Jun 2025
Wearing A Headband In Ihraam
Is it permissible to wear a headband (for men) during Ihraam?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Mufti Online26 May 2025
Doing saee before tawaaf-e-ziyaarah without ihraam
My wife and I went for hajj alhamdulilah. We completed our umrah and waited for the hajj days. The morning of the hajj day, very early, because my…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 May 2025
Using Soap, Shampoo and Perfume in Ihraam
1. Is it permissible to use soap or shampoo in ihraam? 2. When coming out of ihraam, the barbers apply soapy water that has a fragrance to the hair.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 May 2025
Consuming Foods or Beverages that Contain Fragrance in the State of Ihraam
What is the Shar’ee ruling in regard to consuming foods or beverages that contain fragrance in the state of ihraam? Is there any penalty for this?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 May 2025
Woman with extremely short hair cutting her hair to come out of ihraam
A woman who has extremely short, curly hair (like is commonly found among the local communities in South Africa) goes to perform umrah. How does…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 May 2025
Woman in haidh giving damm to come out of ihraam while in Makkah Mukarramah
A girl goes for umrah and puts on ihraam in haiz then she's going to be in haiz till she leaves so she gives Damm and comes out of ihraam. Few years…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 May 2025
Woman in haidh coming out of ihraam
A lady goes for umrah puts on ihraam in haiz and will not be clean till her flight out of Makkah. How will she come out of ihraam? What procedure…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 May 2025
Wearing a warm hat (beanie) in Ihraam due to sickness
I frequently suffer from colds and flu. If I am near an air conditioner and my head becomes cold, I immediately become sick. On account of my…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 May 2025
Wearing a mask in Ihraam
Is it permissible for one who is not ill to wear a mask in the state of ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Apr 2025
Using a Towel or Toothpaste in Ihraam
I have two questions regarding ihraam: 1. While in ihraam, can one wipe his head and face with a small hand towel as it is going to be hot,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Apr 2025
Person in Ihraam removing hair from his body
Please explain the mas’alah pertaining to a muhrim (one in the state of ihraam) removing hair from any part of his body.
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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