How to wear Ihram

Ihram is a necessary state one has to enter to perform Umrah and Hajj. In simple terms, wearing a certain type of clothing and preventing yourself from things that remain prohibited in the state of Ihram. It symbolizes Muslim unity and equality in front of the world. That, no one is different or superior to any other. In front of Allah almighty, all men and women are equal; the only distinction is the distinction on the basis of Taqwa a person possesses.

Everyone coming to perform Umrah through umrah package 2020 London, or other national and international cities have to appear for pilgrimage in Ihram. Hence, to know the proper way of wearing it remains very essential. Here’s a brief guide on wearing Ihram.

Men. 

Type of Clothing:

2 simple, white pieces of cloths.
Izaar, for covering the body from below the waist to above the ankles.
Rida, for covering the upper half of the body.

Wearing Ihram; Step by Step.

1. Stand with your feet, shoulder-length apart and hold the Izaar behind you. 
2. Start wrapping from a little above the waist depending on the length of cloth you possess. 
3. Once wrapped, form a belt by folding the cloth in multiple layers, such that the navel remains covered. 
4. For Rida, wear it like a cape around your shoulders. 
5. Make one length a little longer and flick it to the other side, over the shoulder. 

Points to Consider.

• No coloured and sewn clothes are allowed.
• While performing tawaf, the right shoulder must be uncovered from Rida.
• No undergarments, socks, gloves, can be worn. In short, Ihram; only 2 pieces of cloths are permitted.
• Shoes aren’t allowed. Only Sandals/Slides/slippers which reveal ankles and toes.

Women.

Type of Clothing.

There isn’t any specification. Women can wear their ordinary clothes. However, the clothing must remain modest, loose-fitting and simple. That’s why women prefer wearing an abaya on top of their regular clothes in the state of ihram.

Points to consider.

• Women should only wear sewn clothes. 
• Coloured clothes are allowed. 
• While Tawaf, face, and hands must remain uncovered. 
• Women can wear socks. 

Prohibitions of Ihram.

If anyone intentionally breaks the prohibitions that are imposed in the state of Ihram, a Penalty is due. In some cases, even Hajj/Umrah becomes invalid.

• Wearing any sort of fragrance; Shampoos, Perfumes, Body wash, Sanitizers, Body lotions, Soaps. 
• Hunting animals. Even if it’s a mosquito or a louse. 
• Cutting/ Trimming/ Shaving/ Plucking hair intentionally from the body. 
• Intimate Relations or Activities with Spouse. 
• Wearing any sort of sewn clothes or leather footwear by men. 
• Covering of face and hands for women. 
• Clipping nails. 
• Combing and oiling/waxing or applying any sort of styling goods on hair. 
• Looking into a Mirror. 
• Speaking ill of the others, telling lies, and abusing anyone; with hands or tongue. 
• Using any sort of Body oils. 

If a person is going for Ramadan umrah, hajj or even umrah in other months, these rules always apply.