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03 Jamadi al-Thani 1448  ,  13 November 2026

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Ruling of Islamic Law on Applying Perfume before Entering the State of Ihram

What is the ruling of Islamic Law on applying perfume before entering the state of ihram

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Whoever is Firmly Resolved in his Intention to Perform ‘Umrah must Enter Iḥrām at the Mīqāt of his [Point of Departure from his Home] Country.

What is the ruling on someone who intends to travel to Jeddah for two days — must he enter iḥrām from his place of residence [i.e., before passing the mīqāt]?

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Islamic Ruling on Using Unscented Creams during `Umrah

Is it permissible to use unscented petroleum jelly (Vaseline) during ‘Umrah, in order to prevent skin chafing or irritation?

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"Ruling of Islamic Law on the Use of an Inhaler by a "Muhrim

What is the ruling on the use of an inhaler by a *muḥrim* (a person in the state of *iḥrām*)? [An inhaler is a medicinal device used for inhalation, containing various herbal ingredients.]؟

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Ruling on Violating the Restrictions of Ihram before the Completion of the Rites

I left for Umrah, performed the rites and completed them. After that, I made Ihram (enter into state of ritual consecration) from the mosque of Tan'eim for a second Umrah. While performing Sa'iy, something urgent happened and I didn`t finish this ritual and didn`t make Tahalul. I went to the hotel, took off my Ihram attire, put on my clothes and returned to my country. After that, I was blessed with a baby. What am I liable for?

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Ruling on Wearing a Mask while in State of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah

Is it permissible for a person in state of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah to wear a mask? If not permissible, what is he/she liable for before Almighty Allah?

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Ruling on Using Perfumed Soap or Tissues during Ihram

Is it permissible to use perfumed soap, shampoo or cream while in the state of Ihram?

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Wearing Ordinary Clothes for Ihram due to Being on Duty

What is the ruling when an on-duty government employee is unable to wear Ihram clothes during the Hajj season. Is it permissible that he assumes Ihram in ordinary clothes(Non Form-Fitting)?

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Ruling when a Muhrim Uses an Umbrella for Shade

What is the ruling when a Muhrim uses an umbrella for shade?

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Ruling on Touching the Perfume on Ka`ba while Observing Ihram

What is the ruling when a person observing Ihram (Ritual consecration) touches the perfume on the Ka`ba?

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Ruling on Person who Engaged in Sexual Intercourse before Tahallul from Ihram for Umra

What is the ruling on the woman who didn`t shorten her hair-out of ignorance-after she had performed Sa`e for Umrah; in addition to having engaged in sexual intercourse with her husband?

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Tawaf for a Woman in Menses

Is it permissible for a woman who had her menses during Hajj to complete its rites?

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One who Leaves a Pillar of Umrah Remains in a State of Ihram

A woman experienced her menses while performing Tawaf (circumambulation around the Ka`bah) for Umrah, then she headed to her country and violated the restrictions of her Ihram (ritual consecration) by having sexual intercourse with her husband. She committed this violation out of ignorance as far as the ruling of Sharia in this matter is concerned. This is in addition to the fact that she will only be able to return to Makah the following year. What is the ruling on this and how can she come out of the state of Ihram?

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When should a Pilgrim Lift the Restrictions of Ihram?

I want to work in Mecca for a month and I intend to perform Hajj while there; should I assume Ihram (ritual consecration) from the Miqat or from my dwelling place?

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No Ransom on a Child if He Violates a Restriction of Ihram

I went with my wife and my four-year old son to perform Umra. After we finished the rites of Umra, my wife took off our son`s Ihram clothes and replaced them with form-fitting clothes before he came out of the state of Ihram, is he liable to offer a Hady ?

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