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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 2 of 11
- Mufti Online26 Apr 2025
Haidh commencing while traveling for umrah
A woman who was traveling for umrah entered the state of ihraam. While traveling, her period commenced. What should she do?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Apr 2025
Scratching one’s body in the state of Ihraam
Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to scratch his head or any other limb of his body?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Apr 2025
Clipping one’s nails in the state of Ihraam
Is damm compulsory if a person clips his nails in the state of ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood22 Apr 2025
Touching The Ka’bah Sharif Whilst in Ihraam
If one touches the Ka’bah Sharif whilst in the state of Ihraam, is a penalty required to be paid? If so how much?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Mufti Online16 Apr 2025
Area below the navel becoming exposed while performing Tawaaf in ihraam
When wearing the ihraam cloth and performing tawaaf around the Ka’bah Shareef, I am afraid that part of my awrah (a small area below the navel) will…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood16 Apr 2025
Passing The Miqaat in the State of Haidh
Q1. What is the ruling regarding Ihraam if I pass the Miqaat in a state of Haidh? Q2. If I go back to the Miqaat, does the Damm fall away? Q3. Do I…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2025
Wearing anti-pollution mask whilst being in the state of Ihram
AsSalam Alaykum, Can I wear anti-pollution mask whilst being in the state of Ihram? I'd like to precise that I'm not suffering from asthma but the…
M. Mahmood Baig - Azaadville7 Mar 2025
Tying The Ihraam In Jeddah
A person intends performing umrah. However he intends staying in Jeddah for one night before going to Makkah Mukarramah.Can he tie ihram in Jeddah?
- Camperdown3 Mar 2025
Velcro Ihram
Assalaam mu alikum Respected mufti saheb Can ihram be used that has velcro not stitched but glued on? Please advice
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - Mufti Online8 Feb 2025
Killing insects in the state of ihraam
Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to kill spiders, crickets, and other similar insects?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Feb 2025
Using an Umbrella in Ihraam
Is it permissible to take shade with an umbrella while in ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Feb 2025
Covering the Ears and Neck in Ihraam
Can a male in ihraam cover his ears and neck?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Feb 2025
Covering One’s Head or Face with One’s Hand in Ihraam
In ihraam, is it permissible for one to cover his face or head with his hand when sleeping?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Feb 2025
Unconscious Person Entering into Ihraam
If a person leaves home with the intention of performing hajj or umrah, but when the time comes for him to enter into ihraam, he is unconscious,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Feb 2025
When do the Laws of Ihraam Start?
When do the laws of ihraam commence, after one performs the two rakaats of ihraam, after one makes niyyah or after one recites the talbiyah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Feb 2025
The Mustahabbaat of Ihraam
What are the mustahab actions of ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Feb 2025
The Sunnats of Ihraam
What are the sunnat actions of ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Feb 2025
The Waajibaat of Ihraam
What are the waajib actions of ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Feb 2025
Resident of Makkah coming out from the meeqaat
Does a resident of Makkah have to tie an ihraam every time he exits the meeqaat?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Feb 2025
Passing the Meeqaat multiple times without Ihraam
What is the Shar’ee ruling regarding the person who lives out of the meeqaat, and passes the meeqaat multiple times without ihraam to come to Makkah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Feb 2025
Tying the Ihraam before Passing the Meeqaat
At which point is one required to tie the ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Feb 2025
Tying Ihraam at the Meeqaat and the Meeqaat of the People of South Africa
A person departs from South Africa to perform hajj. From which point is it compulsory upon him to tie his ihraam? Does he have to tie it in the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Feb 2025
Wearing a wig in the state of ihraam
I’m a male and suffer from male pattern baldness. As a result I’m wearing a wig to only cover the top part of my head, the rest of my hair is my…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Jan 2025
Applying Itr to Ihraam Clothing
Can a person apply itr to his body and ihraam clothing before reciting the talbiyah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Dec 2024
Woman wearing a normal niqaab and gloves in the state of ihraam
I am a woman who has always performed Umrah wearing a hat and covering my face. Recently, when I was about to perform Umrah, my sister-in-law…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Dec 2024
Hernia patient wearing underwear in ihraam
Can a hernia patient wear underwear in ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Dec 2024
Wearing underwear in the state of ihraam due to urine incontinence
My father has a small problem with old age and urine drops. He says straight after he goes to the toilet, about 5 or 10 mins after, he has some…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Dec 2024
Entering into ihraam from Musjidul Aqsa
1. If one ties the ihram in Masjidul Aqsa but does not make intention for being in ihram, do they get the reward of the virtue given? 2. Also, if…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Dec 2024
Wearing ihraam solely to make tawaaf on the mataaf
Since only those in ihraam can make tawaaf on the mataaf, would it be considered deception and lying if one has to wear ihraam solely to make tawaaf…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Dec 2024
Killing a Locust in the State of Ihraam
Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to kill a locust?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Dec 2024
Covering the Feet when Sleeping in Ihraam
I am aware that when a male is in the state of ihraam, then it is necessary for him to leave the shoelace area of the feet uncovered. What about…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Nov 2024
Applying scent to the ihraam towel before entering into the state of ihraam
Is it permissible to scent the ihraam towel before entering into the state of ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Nov 2024
Making the intention of going into ihraam in the plane close to the meeqaat
If going for umrah with Ethiopian airlines, when one stops at the Ethiopian airport for transit, can one put on ihraam at the airport but only make…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Sep 2024Roman Urdu
Aurat ne 2 umray ada kiye hain aur Madina Pak main yad aya ke usne dono umray ada ke bad bal ni katay
Meri bivi ne 2 umray ada kiye hain aur ab hum Madina Pak main hain magr aaj usay yad aya k usne dono umray ada k bad bal ni katay to kia mamla ho ga…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville17 Sep 2024
Wearing The Ihraam Solely To Enter The Mataaf
When in Makkah Shareef, one is only allowed to make Tawaaf on the Mataaf if performing Umrah and in the state of Ihraam. What many do, is wear the…
- Mufti Online14 Sep 2024
Woman changing into a clean set of clothes while in ihraam
A woman washes some clothes and sets out for umrah and enters into ihram. Whilst in the state of ihram, will it be permitted for her to wear these…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2024
Hair falling while making wudhu in the state of ihraam
My hair is very thin, especially my beard hair. If I make wudhu and do khilaal, then sometimes, few hairs fall off. I'm planning to do umrah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2024
Tying ihraam after visiting Taaif when going for umrah
Years ago I made umrah and then I made an overnight visit to Taif. Was I suppose to perform another umrah on my return to Makkah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Aug 2024
Wearing a small umbrella on one's head while in ihraam
Can one perform Umrah with one of those umbrellas that has an elasticated band and you can wear it on your head leaving your hands free...…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Aug 2024
Person in the state of ihraam lending his hunting rifle to a friend to hunt with
If a person is in Hajj with his ihraam on and his friend back in South Africa phones him requesting to borrow his hunting rifle to hunt with, will…
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