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Ihram
424 fatawa from 8 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 9 of 11
- Jamiat KZN24 Feb 2016
Burial procedure for a person in Ihram
How should a person be buried if he passes away in the state of Ihraam whilst performing Umrah or Hajj? Should he be buried as in the state of…
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Mufti Online15 Feb 2016
Shaving the head being more rewarding than trimming the hair
Is it better for a male to shave the head or trim the hair after performing hajj or umrah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Feb 2016
Covering the Head with a Sheet while Sleeping
Is it permissible for a person in ihraam to cover himself with a sheet or duvet when sleeping?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Feb 2016
Wearing undergarments in the state of ihraam
The following two errors were made by me unintentionally whilst in Ihraam. 1) When I put on the Ihraam I forgot to remove my underpants. I realised…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Jan 2016
Keeping the head uncovered at the time of entering into ihraam
I am planning to go for umrah but I wear a wig due to baldness. Can I continue wearing the wig after ihraam until the time that I commence the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Dec 2015
Satr area becoming exposed while making tawaaf in ihraam
When wearing the ihraam cloth and making tawaf around the ka'bah, I am afraid that part of my awrah (just below the navel) will be visible at times,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Dec 2015
Using deodorant and itr before ihraam
1) Is it permissible to use a roll-on deodorant before entering into ihraam? 2) Before entering into ihraam, is it permissible to apply an itr which…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 Nov 2015Roman Urdu
Ihraam nikalne ke lia sar ka baal machine se mundwaana
Main ne umra ada kiya hai magar sar ka baal machine se mundwaye hain matlab blade istmal nei kiya. Mera first time umra tha. Umra ke baad sar pe…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online31 Oct 2015
Children wearing ihraam
1. Do minor children ages 4 and 6 also have to wear ihraam? 2. Do children also have to shave their hair?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Oct 2015
Wearing sunglasses and a watch in ihraam
When in ihraam can one wear sunglasses and a watch?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Oct 2015
Prevented from travelling for Hajj after entering into Ihraam
What if the Saudi government stops you the last minute from traveling and the person has already worn the ihraam. Should he then give the kaffarah?…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2015
Miqaat of Jubail
I am living in jubail city and going to join hajj group in Jeddah for perform hajj on 6th zilhajah. I have below question. 1. We think to put in…
Abdullah ibn Mohammed Aijaz - Mufti Online12 Sep 2015
Using a mask in Ihraam
I have a few questions regarding hajj. 1. For example while in Ihram can one wipe his head and face with a small hand towel as it is going to be…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Sep 2015
Amount of hair that needs to be cut after Umrah for a woman
What amount of hair is a female required to cut upon the completion of umrah in order for her to come out of ihraam? I have recently been told that…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam19 Aug 2015
Permissibility to trim one fourth of the head to terminate ones ihram
I am planning on going hajj In Sha Allah and had a question to ask before i go. I have battled with depression and self-esteem and was wondering…
Huzaifah Deedat - Mufti Online4 Aug 2015Roman Urdu
Ihraam ki haalat me paijaama pehnna
Ayk Islami bhai umra karne gaye. Meekat par gusal kiya ahram pehna aur bus mein bethkar Makkah ki taraf rawana hua. Kuch door jane ke baad us islami…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Apr 2015
Putting on one's ihraam before passing the miqaat
My friend is travelling for Umrah next week. He will land to Jeddah, from there he will travel to Makkah without making Ihraam and making Niyyat of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Apr 2015
Putting on ihraam in Jeddah
Can you put your Ihraam on in Jeddah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Jan 2015
Purda in ihraam
Kindly advise us about ihram purdah. We are leaving for umrah in one days time and really in need of naseehat as some people who are studying deen…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Nov 2014
Shaving and trimming the hair when coming out of ihraam
Can you please advise on the ruling regarding shaving of the head for a male when performing umra? I would like to know if it is permissible to use…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2014
When do I have to cut my hair after ihraam? How much Islam do I need to learn?
. I had a short time for Umrah unfortunately I didn't have time to shave/trim my hair in Makkah but did so at Jeddah Airport then removed my ihram.…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Mufti Online1 Oct 2014
Covering the feet when sleeping in ihraam
In state of Ihraam I heard the shoelace area must be uncovered. What about when one sleeps covering the feet?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam29 Sep 2014
Combing hair in the state of Ihram.
I have a quick question- is it permissible for a woman to comb her hair while in ihram?
Immad Bin Arshad - Mufti Online23 Sep 2014
Using toothpaste while in ihraam
Please advise me with regard to the use of toothpaste, mint sweets or any food which is meant for the use of a fragrant smell whilst in Ihraam.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Jun 2014
Purdah in Ihraam
My mother requests a fatwa to show some women regarding the purdah in ihram, explaining: 1. The cloth should not touch the face 2. Purdah has to be…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Jun 2014
Passing the meeqaat without ihraam
What is the Shar’ee ruling in the case where a person passed the meeqaat without tying the ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam23 May 2014
Can a haji smoke whilst in state of ihram?
Can a haji smoke whilst in state of ihram?
Ismail Dawoodjee - Mufti Online21 May 2014
Wearing the cap purdah in ihraam
If wearing the cap purdah in ihraam is difficult, should a woman wear the normal purdah or not wear any? Some are of the opinion of wearing the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Apr 2014
Trimming the hair and coming out of ihraam
I live in Saudi Arabia. I performed Umrah one week ago, when it comes to do qasr or halq, I got pain in on the side of my foot. I reached quickly at…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Apr 2014
Applying an ointment for pain in ihraam
Is applying ointment for pain or other cause also prohibited after one had entered ihram, because normally all ointment has a scent whereas all…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Apr 2014
Woman covering her face in ihraam
A female scholar in Masjid Nabwi told my wife that it is permissible to cover the face while doing Umrah and that there is no proof for covering the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Mar 2014
Wearing underwear in Ihraam due to a urine problem
I am going for umrah in April and I have a problem that after finishing the urination, I still dripping for a while so I would like to know that if…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Mar 2014
Kissing in the state of Ihraam
If the husband kisses the wife without lust while in the state of ihraam, what penalty must he pay?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN5 Mar 2014
Jewellery in Ihraam?
Q. Is it permissible for a woman to wear jewellery in Ihram?
- Mufti Online24 Feb 2014
Ihraam related questions
Can one wear sandals while making sa'i of saffa and marwah. Also can one use toothpaste in the state of ihram and what should one do if one has a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Feb 2014
Entering Makkah without Ihraam
I once performed umrah when I just became baaligh. My grandparents and I entered Makkah without being in Ihraam and also I did not wear proper shoes…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Feb 2014
Hair falling unintentionally in Ihraam
If any hair from my head falls out unintentionally in ihram will dum be wajib?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Jan 2014
Staying in Jeddah and thereafter going to Makkah for umrah
I live in Jeddah. My mother is coming to visit us. She is coming to Madina and next week we are planning to perform umrah with her. Is it a must…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam9 Jan 2014
Where should we wear ihram in a direct flight from Johannesburg to Jeddah?
Our flight is direct from Johannesburg to jeddah an then by bus to mecca. Where must we wear our ihraam?
Zameelur Rahman - Mufti Online24 Dec 2013
Wearing a normal niqaab in ihraam
Is it permissible for a female to wear a normal niqaab when performing umrah, or does she have to keep her face uncovered while in ihraam? The cap…
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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