Jurisprudential rulings and issues of Hajj in light of the Quran and Hadith: Volume 01: Page 345
Question:
Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The method of entering Ihram.
Answer with the help of Allah, provided the question is correct
And peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings!
الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام علىٰ رسول الله، أما بعد!
The Reality of Ihram and Its Naming
✔ The very first and extremely important act in the rites of Hajj is to enter Ihram, that is, to intend to enter into Hajj.
✔ It is called "Ihram" because after this, a Muslim makes many things that were permissible before Ihram, forbidden upon himself, such as:
❀ Marrying
❀ Applying perfume
❀ Cutting nails
❀ Getting a haircut
❀ Wearing ordinary stitched clothing, etc.
Merely Intending in the Heart is Not Enough
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله states:
"A person does not become a Muhrim merely by the intention in the heart. The intention was included when he set out from his city; rather, a verbal declaration and action are also necessary for him to be declared a Muhrim (and this is the Talbiyah and entering Ihram)."
Reference: Majmu' al-Fatawa by Ibn Taymiyyah 26/108.
Necessary Preparations Before Ihram
For the dignified preparation of the great obligation of Hajj, the following matters should be arranged before donning the Ihram:
① Performing Ghusl
✔ The Messenger of Allah ﷺ performed Ghusl for Ihram. This purifies and cleanses the body and removes any unpleasant odor.
✔ It is required to perform Ghusl at the time of Ihram, even if a woman is in her menstrual or postpartum state, she should still perform Ghusl.
✔ The Prophet ﷺ commanded Sayyidah Umm Sumayah bint Umays رضي الله عنها to perform Ghusl while she was in a postpartum state.
✔ Similarly, Sayyidah Aisha رضي الله عنها was also instructed to perform Ghusl even though she was menstruating.
✔ The wisdom behind this Ghusl is that:
❀ Cleanliness is achieved
❀ Odor is eliminated
❀ The impurity and filth of a woman in her menstrual or postpartum state is alleviated
② Getting a Haircut/Cleansing
✔ When intending to don the Ihram, it is recommended to thoroughly cleanse the body.
✔ The mustaches, armpits, and pubic hair should be trimmed so that there is no need for this cleanliness during the days of Ihram.
✔ If there is no specific need for such cleanliness before Ihram, it is also permissible to leave it, as it is not an obligatory part of Ihram but rather based on necessity.
③ Use of Fragrance
✔ Before donning the Ihram, any available fragrance should be used, such as: musk, perfume, rose water, or the burning of fragrant wood, etc.
✔ Sayyida Aisha رضي الله عنها states:
"كُنْتُ أُطَيِّبُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ (لِإِحْرَامِهِ حِينَ يُحْرِمُ، وَلِحِلِّهِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَطُوفَ بِالْبَيْتِ)"
Translation: "I used to apply fragrance to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ when he was putting on the Ihram, and when he ﷺ would remove the Ihram, I would also apply fragrance to him before performing the Tawaf of the Kaaba (Tawaf of visitation)."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Hajj, Chapter on Fragrance at Ihram, Hadith 1539.
Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله states:
"If a Muhrim wishes to apply perfume before donning the Ihram, it is good and better, but he should not command others to do so, as the Prophet ﷺ did this himself but did not command the people to do it."
Reference: Majmu' al-Fatawa 13/234.
④ Wearing the Ihram Clothes
✔ It is obligatory for a Muhrim man to remove sewn clothing (such as a shirt, trousers, etc.) before wearing the Ihram sheets, and then to wrap two clean sheets (the lower garment and the upper sheet) as Ihram.
✔ Any color of Ihram other than white is also permissible for general use.
✔ The wisdom behind this is that:
❀ A person remains away from adornment
❀ A state of humility and submissiveness is maintained
❀ It is always remembered that he is in the state of Ihram to avoid prohibitions
❀ The remembrance of death, shrouding, and the resurrection on the Day of Judgment is kept alive
✔ It is Sunnah to remove sewn clothing before the intention of Ihram, and it is obligatory to remove it after the intention of Ihram.
✔ If someone makes the intention of Ihram while wearing sewn clothing, their Ihram is valid, but they should remove the clothing immediately after the intention.
⑤ The Ruling of Specific Prayer Before Ihram
✔ There is no specific and fixed prayer prescribed before Ihram.
✔ However, if it is the time for a mandatory prayer, one should perform the obligatory prayer and then make the intention of Ihram.
✔ The Prophet ﷺ prayed Dhuhr and mounted his ride at Dhul-Hulaifah and began the Talbiyah.
Allama Ibn Qayyim رحمه الله states:
"The Messenger of Allah ﷺ made the intention of Ihram after praying two Rak'ahs of Dhuhr; he did not perform any separate or specific prayer for it."
Reference: Zad al-Ma'ad:2/107.
It is Not Mandatory to Wear Ihram in the Mosque of Miqat
✔ Some pilgrims believe that it is necessary to go to the mosque built at the miqat and to don the ihram inside the mosque. Due to this misconception, men and women rush towards the mosque, causing congestion, and some people undress and wear the ihram inside the mosque.
✔ The truth is that there is no evidence for this. The main requirement is to don the ihram from the miqat; there is no specific piece of land that is a condition.
✔ It is permissible to wear the ihram wherever it is convenient, whether inside or outside the mosque, and a safe and separate place is more appropriate.
✔ During the time of the Prophet ﷺ, there were no mosques, nor were they built for the purpose of donning the ihram; rather, they are for the prayer of the residents of the surrounding areas.
Types of Hajj
✔ A pilgrim may perform any type of Hajj from Tamattu, Qiran, or Ifraad.
Reference: However, the virtues of Hajj Tamattu and Qiran have been mentioned in the hadiths; see Hujjat al-Nabi ﷺ by Al-Albani رحمه الله
① Hajj Tamattu
✔ Hajj Tamattu' is when a person enters the state of Ihram for Umrah during the months of Hajj, performs Umrah, then removes the Ihram, and then enters the state of Ihram for Hajj in the same year.
② Hajj Ifraad
✔ Hajj Ifraad is when a person enters the state of Ihram only for Hajj from the Miqat and remains in that Ihram until the completion of Hajj; it does not include Umrah.
③ Hajj Qiraan
✔ Hajj Qiraan is when a person enters the state of Ihram for both Hajj and Umrah together, or first enters the Ihram for Umrah and then includes the intention for Hajj before the Tawaf of Umrah.
✔ In summary, if the Qarin enters the state of Ihram from the Miqat with the intention of both (Hajj and Umrah), or includes the intention for Hajj before starting the Tawaf of Umrah—both scenarios are correct.
✔ The Qarin will perform one Tawaf and one Sa'i (for both Hajj and Umrah).
✔ Both the Mutamatti' and the Qarin are required to offer a sacrifice, provided they are not residents near the Masjid al-Haram.
✔ Among these three types of Hajj, Hajj Tamattu' is the most virtuous, and there are many evidences for this.
Talbiyah After the Intention of Ihram
✔ After making the intention for any type of Hajj and donning the Ihram, one should begin reciting the Talbiyah.
✔ The Talbiyah should be recited loudly and frequently. The words of the Talbiyah are:
"لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ"
Translation: "Here I am, O Allah! Here I am, here I am, You have no partner, here I am, indeed all praise, blessings, and sovereignty are Yours, You have no partner."
Prohibitions of Ihram
✔ There are certain actions that are prohibited for the Muhrim during the state of Ihram, and it is essential to avoid them. There are nine (9) of these:
1) Shaving or Cutting Hair
✔ It is prohibited for the Muhrim to shave, cut, or pluck hair from any part of the body without a valid religious excuse.
Allah Almighty's command is:
﴿وَلا تَحلِقوا رُءوسَكُم حَتّىٰ يَبلُغَ الهَدىُ مَحِلَّهُ...﴿١٩٦﴾﴾
Translation: "And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal reaches its place of slaughter."
Reference: Al-Baqarah: 2/196.
✔ The prohibition of shaving the head unanimously includes all hair on the body, because:
❀ Removing them also provides adornment and cleanliness, which is contrary to the state of Ihram.
❀ A Muhrim with disheveled hair and dust is more beloved to Allah تعالى.
✔ If hair grows in the eye of a Muhrim (which is called "parbal"), there is no expiation for pulling it out, because hair does not belong in the eye and these hairs are a cause of discomfort.
2) Cutting the Nails of Hands or Feet
✔ Cutting the nails of hands and feet is prohibited.
✔ However, if a part of a nail breaks off on its own, and due to discomfort the remaining part is also cut off, or if the nail breaks off by itself, then there is no expiation required, because the Muhrim is excused in this case.
✔ If someone shaves their head due to lice or a headache, then Allah تعالى's command is:
﴿فَمَن كانَ مِنكُم مَريضًا أَو بِهِ أَذًى مِن رَأسِهِ فَفِديَةٌ مِن صِيامٍ أَو صَدَقَةٍ أَو نُسُكٍ...﴿١٩٦﴾﴾
Translation: "Then if anyone is ill or has an ailment in his head (and he shaves it), he should fast for three days or give a charity or offer a sacrifice."
Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah: 2/196.
Saidna Ka'b bin 'Ajrah رضي الله عنه narrates that due to lice in my head, I was in pain, and I was brought to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ while lice were falling on my face, and he ﷺ said:
"I did not think that the hardship had reached you as I see it. Do you find a sheep?" I said: No. Then the verse was revealed: ﴿ فَفِدْيَةٌ مِنْ صِيَامٍ أَوْ صَدَقَةٍ أَوْ نُسُكٍ ﴾ [البقرة: 196]. He ﷺ said: "It is to fast for three days, or to feed six needy people, giving half a sa' to each needy person." And in another narration: "or to sacrifice a sheep."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Al-Muhrim, Chapter on Feeding in Fidyah, Hadith 1816. And Sahih Muslim, Hajj, Chapter on Permissibility of Shaving the Head for the Muhrim if He is in Distress, Hadith 1201, and the wording is his.
✔ It is permissible for a Muhrim to wash their hair with water mixed with leaves of berry, etc.
Reference: If a few hairs fall out while washing or scratching the head, there is no expiation required in this case (Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik, Book of What is Permissible for the Muhrim to Do).
✔ In one narration, it is reported that the Prophet ﷺ washed his blessed head while in the state of Ihram and also rubbed it with both hands from the front and back.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, The Game, Chapter on the Bathing of the Muhrim, Hadith 1840. And Sahih Muslim, Hajj, Chapter on the Permissibility of Washing the Body and Head of the Muhrim, Hadith 1205.
✔ Sheikh Taqi al-Din رحمه الله states: "The Muhrim will perform Ghusl (ritual washing) in the case of wet dreams. There is consensus among the scholars on this. Similarly, he can also wash in a state other than Janabah (major impurity)."
3) Covering the Head
✔ It is prohibited for a man in the state of Ihram to cover his head, as the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prohibited the Muhrim from wearing a turban or a cap.
Allamah Ibn Qayyim رحمه الله states:
"Anything that touches the head and is used to cover it, such as a turban, cloth, and cap, is unanimously considered unlawful and prohibited."
Reference: Zad al-Ma'ad by Ibn Qayyim 2/243.
✔ Just like wearing a turban, sticking paper on the head, applying mud, putting on henna, or tying a handkerchief— all have the same ruling.
✔ A Muhrim can stay in the shade of a tent, tree, or house, because a tent was set up for the Prophet ﷺ and he stayed in it while in the state of Ihram.
✔ It is permissible for a Muhrim to seek shade with an umbrella or to ride in a roofed bus.
✔ Carrying items on the head (when the intention is not to cover it) is correct.
4) Wearing Sewn Clothing
✔ It is prohibited for a Muhrim man to wear sewn clothing that covers the entire body or parts of it, such as a shirt, turban, trousers, socks, and gloves, etc.
When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was asked what a Muhrim could wear, he ﷺ said:
"لَا يَلْبَسُ الْمُحْرِمُ الْقَمِيصَ ، وَلَا الْعِمَامَةَ ، وَلَا الْبُرْنُسَ ، وَلَا السَّرَاوِيلَ ، وَلَا ثَوْبًا مَسَّهُ وَرْسٌ وَلَا زَعْفَرَانٌ وَلَا الْخُفَّيْنِ "
Translation: "The muhrim should not wear a shirt, turban, coat, trousers, or any cloth that has been scented (with perfume or saffron), nor should he wear socks."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Knowledge, Chapter on the one who answers the question more than what was asked, Hadith 134. And Sahih Muslim, Book of Hajj, Chapter on what is permissible for the muhrim to wear during Hajj or Umrah? Hadith 177, and this is the wording.
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله states:
"The Messenger of Allah ﷺ prohibited the muhrim from wearing a shirt, coat, trousers, socks, and turban. He also prohibited people from covering their heads when deceased. When a man wore a jubba while in the state of ihram, he ﷺ ordered him to remove it. In summary, the use of stitched clothing in the mentioned situations is not permissible for the muhrim, neither for himself nor for anyone else. Whether the clothing is torn or intact, it is prohibited in every case. Likewise, the use of jubba and underwear is also not permissible."
Reference: Majmu' al-Fatawa 26/10.111.
✔ If a Muhrim does not have access to shoes, he may wear socks, or if he cannot find a sheet for the lower garment, he may wear trousers until he finds a sheet, because the Prophet ﷺ permitted a man to wear trousers when he could not find a sheet.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, The Book of Hunting, Chapter: If he does not find a sheet, then let him wear trousers, Hadith 1843.
✔ A woman in the state of Ihram may wear regular clothing due to the necessity of covering, but she should not wear a niqab or burqa. The niqab of Arab women was the cloth that was tied over the face with two openings for the eyes.
✔ A woman may cover her face with a dupatta or shawl in the form of a veil.
✔ A woman should also not wear gloves, because the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"وَلَا تَنْتَقِبْ الْمَرْأَةُ الْمُحْرِمَةُ وَلَا تَلْبَسْ الْقُفَّازَيْنِ"
Translation: "A Muhrim woman should not wear a niqab and should not wear gloves."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, The Book of Hunting, Chapter: What is prohibited from perfume for the Muhrim, Hadith 1838.
Imam Ibn Qayyim رحمه الله states:
"It is prohibited for women to wear a veil and gloves, which is evidence that a woman's face is like a man's body and not like the head; therefore, it is impermissible for a woman to use a specific garment to cover her face, such as a veil or burqa. This does not mean that she should not cover her face with a shawl or similar items, and this opinion is correct:"
✔ For women, it is obligatory to conceal their faces from men through a garment other than a veil or burqa. Sayyida Aisha رضي الله عنها states:
"Travelers would pass by us while we were in the state of Ihram with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. When they approached us, one of us would let down her jilbab from her head over her face, and when they had passed by, we would uncover our faces."
Reference: (Weak) Sunan Abi Dawood, Book on the Woman in Ihram, Hadith 1833, and Musnad Ahmad: 6/30.
✔ If the cloth hanging over the face touches the face, there is no harm, because the prohibition is regarding the niqab and burqa, not the general shawl.
Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله states:
"It should not be a burden on a woman to remove the covering from her face with a stick or her hand, etc. The Prophet ﷺ has placed her face and hands under the same ruling. These two parts of a woman are in the same category as a man's body, not as his head. The honorable wives of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to let the covering hang over their faces, and if it touched their faces, they did not pay it any mind." He also states: "While covering the face, if the cloth touches the face, there is no harm in that as long as she does not use a niqab or burqa."
Reference: Majmu' al-Fatawa: 26/112-113.
5) Applying Fragrance
✔ It is prohibited for a mahram to use fragrance on the body, clothes, or food and drink items.
✔ In the hadith of Ya'la bin Umayyah رضي الله عنه, the Prophet ﷺ commanded the washing of fragrance.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hajj, Ghusl al-Khuluq, Hadith 1536.
✔ Similarly, regarding the person who was killed by the mount, it was said:
"اغْسِلُوهُ بِمَاءٍ وَسِدْرٍ، وَكَفِّنُوهُ فِي ثَوْبَيْهِ، وَلَا تَمَسُّوهُ بِطِيبٍ"
Translation: "Wash him with water from the leaves of the lote tree, wrap him in his clothes, and do not apply perfume to him."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, The Punishment of Hunting, Chapter: The Sunnah of the Muhrim when he dies, Hadith 1851.
✔ The wisdom behind prohibiting perfume is that the Muhrim remains detached from comforts, worldly adornments, and pleasures, and focuses on the Hereafter.
✔ It is also not permissible to smell perfume or use fragrant oil while in the state of Ihram.
6) Hunting on Land
✔ It is prohibited for a Muhrim to hunt or kill land (wild) animals.
Allah, the Exalted, says:
﴿يـٰأَيُّهَا الَّذينَ ءامَنوا لا تَقتُلُوا الصَّيدَ وَأَنتُم حُرُمٌ ...﴿٩٥﴾﴾
Translation: "O you who have believed! Do not kill game while you are in the state of Ihram."
Reference: Al-Ma'idah: 5/96.
And He said:
﴿وَحُرِّمَ عَلَيكُم صَيدُ البَرِّ ما دُمتُم حُرُمًا ...﴿٩٦﴾﴾
Translation: "And the hunting of land animals is made unlawful for you as long as you are in the state of Ihram."
Reference: Al-Ma'idah: 5/96.
✔ It is prohibited for a Muhrim to hunt, assist in hunting, or slaughter an animal.
✔ Likewise, consuming the hunted animal or the animal that was specifically hunted for him is also forbidden, as it is considered akin to carrion in his case.
✔ Hunting from the sea/rivers is not prohibited for the Muhrim:
﴿أُحِلَّ لَكُم صَيدُ البَحرِ وَطَعامُهُ ...﴿٩٦﴾﴾
Translation: "The game of the sea is lawful for you, and its food is lawful."
Reference: Al-Ma'idah:5/96.
✔ Slaughtering domestic animals (such as chickens, goats, cows, etc.) is also not prohibited, as they are not considered game animals.
✔ It is not prohibited to kill animals whose meat is haram and that can cause harm (such as lions, leopards, etc.).
✔ It is permissible to kill a predatory animal in order to protect one's life and property.
✔ If a Muhrim is compelled to do something from the prohibitions, he may do so but must pay a fidyah, as per Allah's command:
﴿ فَمَن كانَ مِنكُم مَريضًا أَو بِهِ أَذًى مِن رَأسِهِ فَفِديَةٌ مِن صِيامٍ أَو صَدَقَةٍ أَو نُسُكٍ... ﴿١٩٦﴾﴾
Translation: "Then whoever among you is ill or has an ailment in his head (which requires shaving), must offer a ransom, either by fasting, or by giving charity, or by sacrificing."
Reference: Al-Baqarah: 2/196.
7) Marriage
✔ A muhrim should neither marry himself nor arrange a marriage for someone else as a guardian/agent. It is narrated from Sayyidina Uthman رضي الله تعالى عنه:
"لَا يَنْكِحُ اَلْمُحْرِمُ, وَلَا يُنْكِحُ"
Translation: "A muhrim should neither marry himself nor arrange a marriage for someone else."
Reference: Sahih Muslim, Book of Marriage, Chapter on the Prohibition of Marriage for the Muhrim and the Dislike of Proposing, Hadith 1409.
8) Intercourse
✔ It is forbidden for a muhrim to have intercourse with his wife while in the state of ihram. Allah تعالى says:
﴿ فَمَن فَرَضَ فيهِنَّ الحَجَّ فَلا رَفَثَ... ﴿١٩٧﴾﴾
Translation: "So whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself in those (months), there is no sexual relations during Hajj."
Reference: Al-Baqarah: 2/197.
✔ Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas رضي الله تعالیٰ عنه states that (رَفَثَ) refers to "intercourse."
✔ If a person engages in intercourse before the Tawaf al-Ifadah (Tawaf of visitation) on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, then their Hajj is invalid. They should continue to perform the remaining pillars of Hajj, and then make up for it the following year, along with sacrificing an animal.
✔ However, if intercourse occurs after the Tawaf of visitation on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, the Hajj will not be invalid, but they must sacrifice a goat as a fidyah.
9) Engaging in Intercourse
✔ Besides intercourse, intimate actions such as hugging and kissing are not permissible, as they lead to intercourse.
✔ It is obligatory for a pilgrim to avoid intercourse, disobedience, and disputes. Allah تعالى says:
﴿ فَمَن فَرَضَ فيهِنَّ الحَجَّ فَلا رَفَثَ وَلا فُسوقَ وَلا جِدالَ فِى الحَجِّ... ﴿١٩٧﴾﴾
Translation: "So whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself in them (the months), there is no sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during Hajj."
Reference: Al-Baqarah:2/197.
✔ In the verse, (رَفَثَ) refers to sexual intercourse or its causes, such as intimacy, kissing, and discussing sexual matters, etc.
✔ (فُسُوقَ) refers to all acts of disobedience, which are more reprehensible and severe in the state of Ihram, as the Muhrim is in a state of obedience and humility.
✔ (جِدَالَ) refers to pointless arguments and disputes with companions, even to the extent of cursing.
✔ However, discussing and debating to clarify the truth, enjoining good, and forbidding evil is commendable and indeed desired.
Allah Almighty says:
"وَجَادِلْهُمْ بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ"
Translation: "And speak to them in a good manner."
Reference: An-Nahl 16/125.
The Sunnah Method of Speech and Engagement for the Muhrim
✔ It is Sunnah for the Muhrim to minimize non-beneficial, pointless, and worldly conversations. It is narrated from Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
" مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ"
Translation: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Manners, Chapter on Whoever Believes in Allah and the Last Day Should Not Harm His Neighbor, Hadith: 60, 19, 60, 18. And Sahih Muslim, Book of Faith, Chapter on Encouragement to Honor the Neighbor and Guest, Hadith 47.
And the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"مِنْ حُسْنِ إِسْلامِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكُهُ مَالا يَعْنِيهِ"
Translation: "The excellence of a person's Islam is that he leaves what does not concern him."
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book of Asceticism, Chapter on What Constitutes Good Islam, Hadith 2317, and Musnad Ahmad 1/201.
✔ The pilgrim should engage in Talbiyah, remembrance of Allah, recitation of the Qur'an, enjoining good and forbidding evil, not waste time, strive for the pleasure of Allah, seek reward and merit, and keep his intention pure, for he has entered the state of Ihram for a great act of worship and intends to visit sacred and blessed places.
Brief Method of Hajj Tamattu
✔ When the pilgrim arrives in Makkah Mukarramah and intends to perform Hajj Tamattuʿ, he should first perform Umrah:
❀ He should perform the Tawaf of the Kaaba, consisting of seven circuits.
❀ He should pray two Rakʿahs at Maqam Ibrahim, preferably close to or behind Maqam Ibrahim; otherwise, he can pray anywhere in the Masjid al-Haram.
❀ Then he should perform Saʿi between Safa and Marwah: he should make seven circuits, starting from Safa and ending at Marwah.
❀ Going from Safa to Marwah counts as one circuit, and returning from Marwah counts as the second circuit.
❀ He should continue to remember Allah and make supplications during Tawaf and Saʿi.
❀ After completing Saʿi:
◈ A man should shave all his hair.
◈ A woman should cut off a portion of her hair equivalent to the length of a fingertip.
✔ After shaving, the one performing Umrah is freed from the Ihram, and all matters that were prohibited in Ihram become permissible, such as:
❀ Engaging in marital relations
❀ Applying perfume
❀ Wearing stitched clothing
❀ Trimming nails
❀ Cutting mustaches
❀ Removing underarm hair, etc.
✔ Then he will remain free from Ihram until the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, and on the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, he will don the Ihram for Hajj and proceed towards Mina.
A Brief Method of Hajj Qiran
✔ Whoever comes to Makkah with the intention of Hajj Qiran or Hajj Ifraad:
❀ He should perform the Tawaf of arrival.
❀ If he wishes, he can also perform the Sa'i for Hajj at that time (to avoid the crowd on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah).
✔ Then he will remain in the state of Ihram until the Day of Nahr.
ھذا ما عندی والله اعلم بالصواب
