By Everyone has the desire to perform Hajj or Umrah in the Holy city of Makkah. But, to perform these pilgrimages, you have to follow some rules and rituals. One of the main rituals is Ihram for both Hajj and Umrah. You must have to enter the state of Ihram to perform these pilgrimages. Without entering the Ihram state, your pilgrimage will be invalid before Allah (SWT).
Ihram is an Arabic word from the Arabic verb Harama means “to be forbidden.” Ihram is a condition in which you have to wear specific clothes. Usually, it is a white colour dress specially made for men. It is available in different fabrics and quality depends on the weather and cost. For women, there is no particular dress for Ihram as their full veil or abaya is considered as Ihram.
But most people refer that what are the restrictions about changing clothes during Ihram. To answer this question, consider this article, “Can you change clothes during Ihram?” This whole description can help you a lot for better understanding.
Changing clothes during Ihram
Ihram is a required ritual for anyone who intends to make the Hajj or Umrah. The wearing of the Ihram minimizes outward differences between Muslims and serves as a symbol of their unity. Due to its simplicity and uniformity, it is difficult to distinguish between the rich and the poor.
However, it is permissible to change clothes during Ihram. But there are some restrictions on changing clothes. If your Ihram has been dirty, torn, invalid, or contaminated by perfume then you can change the Ihram dress. But you have to change the Ihram dress to another Ihram clothing. If you are changing Ihram to other different clothes, then that must be permissible for pilgrims in Ihram to wear.
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Ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen said:
It is permissible for the muhrim (pilgrim in Ihram) who is doing Hajj or ‘Umrah, male or female, to change the clothes in which he or she entered Ihram and to put on different clothes if the other clothes are things which it is permissible for the pilgrim in Ihram to wear.
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While performing Umrah, if your Ihram gets any impurity or become invalid, you must have to wear another Ihram dress to continue Umrah. As Umrah requires purity of a person whether it is physically or mentally.
Prohibitions of Ihram
- Using perfume or fragrance
- Wearing sewn/stitched clothes and shoes
- Hunting
- Killing insects
- Cutting nails and hair
- Intercourse or sexual activity
- Wearing makeup
- Covering face and head
Does wearing stitched clothes allowed in Ihram?
Wearing stitched or sewn clothes are not permissible in Ihram. These clothes can be shirts, trousers, hooded robes, underpants, t-shirts, or anything around the head like a cap or fez. In addition, one is not permitted to wear dyed clothes and sewn shoes.
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Can I wear shoes during Ihram?
It is notable that there are no restrictions on the wearing of sandals, or shoes, except khufoof. But the shoes must not cover the ankles. But both men and women should try to avoid wearing shoes with laces. Slippers are the best choice because they are easier to put on and take off than other types of footwear.
Conclusion
To sum it up, you can change clothes during Ihram, but according to the restrictions mentioned above. The point to be noted is that one cannot wear stitched or sewn clothes. When you are about to book your Umrah package, you must know the basic rules to perform Umrah. Your Umrah will become a good journey when you follow all the basic instructions.
