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| BrKhalid |
| 01/03/02 at 07:12:03 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) I'm making this thread so that we can have a reference point where everyone can ask questions relating to Hajj and also check the answers that people give. |
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| BrKhalid |
| 01/03/02 at 07:15:26 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) [quote]Do men wear their ihram clothes even to sleep in?[/quote] Yes ;-) [quote]Should I be posting these questions in the Road to Makkah thread?[/quote] No put them here instead ;-) |
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| bhaloo |
| 01/03/02 at 10:42:04 |
| slm From the other thread *ahem* - Which hotels to stay at? - Which travel agency to use? - How do brothers wear the sheet without it falling off? - What sandals do you recommend for the dessert terrain? - Where to shop? - How are the restrooms? - How much walking is there? - Is there a quick 1 week program, so one can minimize time away from work? - Some deals say 4 people in a room, who are these other people? - How do you stay cool in the heat? - Money belts are recommended? - How much money should I bring along? - How can the elderly get along, are there people there to carry them? - What about people with health problems, such as asthma and diabetes? - What if you get lost? - Will there be other jannah.org people there? - Can I get by on English? - What about Urdu? - What about the way I speak Urdu? - What are the timings for events during the day? - What products from the US should I bring with me? - What about transportation? - How about tipping? |
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| AbdulBasir |
| 01/06/02 at 07:28:28 |
| [slm] These two questions are sort of interrelated and it gives a chance to talk about ihram in more detail: [quote] Do men wear their ihram clothes even to sleep in? How do brothers wear the sheet without it falling off? [/quote] Have lots and lots of [i]tawakkul[/i] in Allah SWT and inshallah it won't fall off. That's all you can do. :) There's definitely a science to the ihram and the best thing to do is to do a dress rehearsal. Yes, you heard me right, a dress rehearsal. Don't try on your Ihram for the first time on the big day, you might be in for some surprises or some frustration. Put it on beforehand so you know how you're gonna wear it. And if you're really motivated, put it on and mimic all the actions you'll be doing, like salah, walking, running (like in ramal during tawaf), sleeping/lying down, sitting (very important to master this!), jumping onto the bus and whatever else you can think of. :) Really, putting on the lower garment on so it stays on is not that big a problem, its doing things in it that can be a problem. Anyways, when you put the lower garment on, make sure to give it some slack at the bottom (near your feet) as you wrap it around your waist. If you wrap it exactly like a rectangle around your body you will find that you can't walk freely. Most people don't realize that they can't walk in their ihram until well after they've put it on and when they're outside and need to quicken their pace they can manage only a shuffle. Giving it some slack actually will help keep it in place because if it is too tight, as you walk your knees will push it repeatedly and draw out the end near the waist and threaten to unravel whatever folding you've done at the waist. As for securing it at the waist, everyone has their own way. The easiest is to fold it like one would when they put on a bath towel. Some people choose not to fold it but rather just tie with a belt, which is permissible. Others actually do both and I personally find the combination the best way because you always have one back up if the other fails on you. Many people also use pins and so on to keep the loose ends secured, which can be helpful. If you do any of these things, you should be fine. Again, practice it. Run around in your ihram and do 100m sprints if you have to to gain confidence in in it. The worst thing would be to be worrying about your ihram on the big day right? You don't want anything to distract you. Also remember to have adequate size sheets to cover you. Don't go overboard though, otherwise you'll have so much cloth that you'll find yourself getting caught on things and tripping on your ihram or something. This applies to the upper sheet as well. If it too large then you will get caught in it all the time and have a problem using your arms for simple tasks. If it is too small it falls off easily. You should have enough to at least to bring one end of the sheet well across the opposite shoulder. Of note here, and something that many people forget is that you should try your best to keep your upper garment well secured so that it covers your stomach. For many people, they don't realize that the lower garment cam sink below their navel and rest on their hips. They are casual about the upper garment and don't cover themselves properly with their navel exposed, unknowingly exposing part of their 'awrah. After you get comfortable in your ihram, learn how to do movements properly. Walking, jogging shouldn't be a problem if you gave yourself enough slack at the beginning. Now practice sitting. This is very important! One has to be very careful about sitting cross-legged. So practice sitting in your ihram and try different sitting postures if need be if you cannot be confident about keeping your awrah covered. The same thing goes with lying down. As for sleeping, it is helpful to bring along a sheet or something to cover yourself with. That way when you're sleeping you definitely will be covered. Get comfortable in your Ihram beforehand. And it does become second nature very quickly. Some of this stuff might seem crazy but it helps and is definitely worth it. You want to be on the Hajj and reduce all the distractions of the physical world as much as possible. The less you worry about your food and clothing, the more energy you can devote to the real important thing. [slm]:) |
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| M.F. |
| 01/07/02 at 07:23:41 |
| Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah I heard there's no bathrooms in Muzdalifah. What about Mina? I've also heard that money belts can get stolen. Would a sister get searched if she had a pouch for her belongings that's worn inside the clothing? Is it also sunnah for women to wear white for Ihram? Jazakum Allah khair |
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| BUSHRA |
| 01/08/02 at 08:24:37 |
| ASSALMOALIKUM, This is to answer sister Mariam's questions: When I performed my first hajj nearly 10 years ago there were no bathrooms in muzdalfa and we had to make do with what we had ,however I alhamdolillah went again about 3 years ago with hubby and they had bathrooms there.My advice would be to go to the restrooms in arafat right before ur buses leave for muzdalfa and also try to keep ur wudoo so u can pray right after u get there and dont end up in a queue with other hajis.In mina if u r in tents like most they now have air coolers installed and water coolers outside every tent if I'm not mistaken. They also have wc's and wudoo area. Also if ur travel agent can arrange it and provided u get time off from work have it arranged so that u go to madina first ,spend a few days there and enjoy ur ibadats,and then go to makkah. This way u can wear ur ihram for umra when u leave madina,and open it after u perform umra,anyways do refer to a hajj guide book so that everything is clear from the start. Try to make ur luggage as light as possible and if u find these items nonfragenenced do buy them: soap,moisturisers,lip balm,deodrants, sunscreen and tooth paste. Also it is not necessary to have ihram in white as long as u fulfill all the requirements. Whyen u leave for mina take some dry snacks like biscuits or dryfruits ijust incase and remember EAT LIGHT. And yes it is a good idea to carry your purse inside your clothing. Last but not the least ,it may not sound much now but please be courteous to others and remember ,Hajj is one of the most memorable and moving experience any muslim/muslima can have so when you get hot,thirsty,hungry,bothered or uncomfortable keep in mind that these are only numbered days out of our more than comfortable lives. |
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| Anonymous |
| 01/09/02 at 18:10:08 |
| [slm] Taken from [url=http://www.delphi.com/khutbah]Br. Muhammad al-Shareef's forum: [/url] One sister wrote: [color=Black] Here's a small list that was given to us before going to Hajj: -sets of ihram for men -two slippers -a pair of sneakers to be used after finishing ihram -unbrella -thermos -ice bag -a belt for men (that carries certain items) -all your personal medications -a pair of scissors, tooth brush.. etc -your personal items ( best to carry LIGHT AS POSSIBLE ) -wash cloths -safety pins -ziploc bags to place stones for Jamarat -toilet paper rolls -wet ones or other moistened towels -first aid kit -over the counter meds : tylenol, motrin, cough drops -sleeping bag -some bottles of water/small packets of biscuits, cookies General Advice that was also given to us: -try not to eat too much food -do not walk in the sun, try walking in the shade -eat a low salt diet -drink as much Zam Zam water as you can -drink plenty of fluids or juices -don't forget your duaa and supplications in every place -don't forget al-salat wassalam ala Rasool (peace be upon him) I hope this helps somewhat. I wish you an enjoyable journey, may Allah accept your Hajj and bring you home safe and sound, InshaAllah. [/color] Br. al-Shareef responded: [color=Black] Ma sha Allah, I was very happy to see the excellent advice that Sr._____ gave. In sha Allah, from my experience I would like to comment on what worked for me and what didn't: Here is her list ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -sets of ihram for men >>You will maximum need 2 Ihraams. The travel agent will probably give you one. The other you can pick up from the streets of Makkah for 35 riyals, about 8 US dollars. -two slippers >>Not really. I say buy a really comfortable reebok sandal from Canada/US and work it in BEFORE coming to Hajj (you don't want the blisters in Hajj). In sha Allah, if you go into a crowded area, just keep the slippers with you, or if you are wearing them, tighten the straps a little so they won't rip. -a pair of sneakers to be used after finishing ihram >> No. You can use the Reebok sandals after Ihraam and save luggage space. -unbrella >>For sure. Buy one that has dual color, white on the outside, green on the inside. Otherwise any umbrella will do - in sha Allah. -thermos >>Not really, unless your doing Hajj walking. I say it's just added baggage with little benefit. If you go with a Hajj group they'll provide you with water all the way through. -ice bag >>Never tried it. It'll probably make you sick anyhow since intense heat and intense cold cause sickness. -a belt for men (that carries certain items) >>In sha Allah, i'll show you how to wear an Ihraam so you don't need a belt. Otherwise, use a proper leather belt that you would on your jeans or dress pants. The cheap belts most people sell in Hajj are totally uncomfortable, they are more like back supports. -all your personal medications sounds good. -a pair of scissors, tooth brush.. etc sounds good. -your personal items ( best to carry LIGHT AS POSSIBLE ) Only take what you need. That would be toilet stuff, a thobe and some undergarments. The other stuff should be left at the hotel. -wash cloths >> not really, it's not that long before you'll be taken back to the hotel. -safety pins >> You wont' need it in sha Allah if you know how to wear your Ihraam properly. Also, some scholars say that buttoning up your Ihraam with safety pins is forbidden as it makes the Ihraam like a vest. -ziploc bags to place stones for Jamarat sounds good. -toilet paper rolls sure. -wet ones or other moistened towels >>some have perfume in it, so be careful not to use it during Ihraam, but you can use it after Ihraam. -first aid kit >>The tents are usually near clinics, so you don't have to worry too much about this. -over the counter meds : tylenol, motrin, cough drops >>One thing you cannot forget is ear plugs and eye covers. It is a MUST. -sleeping bag >>try to get a warm yet thin blanket, it should suffice. -some bottles of water/small packets of biscuits, cookies >>one bottle of water and yeah some dry snacks never hurt anyone. Also, buy Gatorade powder to add to the water. It helps hydrate your body and keeps you from fainting. -try not to eat too much food >>correct, contrary to the common fear that there won't be enough food, most people get sick from eating too much. May Allah forgive us. -do not walk in the sun, try walking in the shade >>In sha Allah, the umbrella will help. -eat a low salt diet -drink as much Zam Zam water as you can -drink plenty of fluids or juices -don't forget your duaa and supplications in every place -don't forget al-salat wassalam ala Rasool (peace be upon him) >>All good. May Allah ta'ala accept from us all. [/color] [slm] |
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| BrKhalid |
| 01/11/02 at 06:07:46 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) [quote]Can I get by on English?[/quote] If you travel with a group then there's likely to be someone in your party who will be able to deal with the language barrier. On a day to day level, you should be able to muddle your way through with taxi drivers, shop assistants etc. Mind you, once they know you speak English, you may find haggling over prices more difficult!!! [quote]What about Urdu? [/quote] Wouldn't know. May be some one else on the board could chip in here. [quote]What about the way I speak Urdu?[/quote] The least said here, the better I think ;) |
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| BrKhalid |
| 01/11/02 at 06:30:56 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) [quote]How do they [men] put on their ihram on the plane?[/quote] Errrmm…with difficulty I'd presume? If possible, its probably a lot easier to wear your ihram before you board the plane so you don't have to engage in any mid flight changing. Out of interest has anyone tried to put on their ihram during a flight to Makkah? |
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| AbdulBasir |
| 01/11/02 at 11:21:14 |
| [quote]How are the restrooms?[/quote] [slm] This, as one can imagine, greatly varies in terms of your stay in Makkah and Madina. It will really depend on what hotel you are in. The nicer hotels tend to have the nicer bathrooms, but this is not always the case mind you. Now in terms of the bathrooms in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, there have been tremendous advances. Ten years ago for example, there were no bathroom facilities period in Muzdalifah. Now there are. Mina will be where obviously you will be spending the most time. These days, there are standardized bathroom facilities interspersed in the tent complexes of Mina. It's what one would expect, a row of sinks on one side mostly and toilets on the other. The toilets are the ground type, i.e the fixture is in the ground. You use these stalls for showering as well, as there is showerhead in them as well. There were rumors of some commodes around when I was there last year, but I think if they are around it is for the super super deluxe vip hajj package. :) Now these type of bathrooms can be sort of a shock to many people coming from the West but they are more than adequate. Unfortunately, as with many other aspects of the hajj, you will come across people who endlessly complain and want the luxury hajj experience and don't want to (or can't) rough it at all. That doesn't mean there aren't problems of course. Sometimes the bathrooms can obviously get a bit dirty due to the number of people and the, how shall I put it, lack of experience of some people, but that is an inevitability. You make the best of it and put everything in its perspective. Some pointers on using the bathrooms in Mina. There will always be long lines for the bathroom a half-hour or so before prayer time, at the minimum. Count on it. If you try to make wudu or use the bathroom within an hour to half-hour of prayer or some other timed event (like the bus leaving or something), be prepared to wait in a line of dozens and dozens of people. If you want to be smart, beat the crowd and use them earlier. Doing so will save you considerable time, time that can be better spent on other things. As for Arafat, the bathrooms are in the same style, but less refined. And for good reason, they are only going to be used (if at all) for one day. The lines are longer, because there are less to go around. So plan accordingly. Muzdalifah is sort of the same, but the bathrooms are even less refined. For those people who are able, you can sort of plan around not having to use bathrooms at Arafat and Muzdalifah if you have a good handle and control of your body's constitution. There are some radical approaches even to doing this for your entire Hajj, but I'll defer that discussion to another time and place. ;) Bring your own toiletries with you too, including toilet paper. All the bathrooms, in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, have clean water and some faucets will have even hot water too if you want it. Be prepared to take cold showers though. In the heat of Arabia though, you actually prefer these! :) Though the water is clean, the old adage remains. Don't drink the water! I repeat do not drink the water. The only water you should be drinking is either Zamzam or bottled water and other bottled drinks. This is a precaution that should be taken throughout the entire hajj. Don't take chances here. So don't be chugging down the tap water in the bathroom ok? [slm]:) |
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| AbdulBasir |
| 01/11/02 at 11:47:54 |
| [quote]How much walking is there?[/quote] [slm] This is variable and depends on the tour group you are with and what you yourself want to do. Most tour groups do provide transportation between Mina, Makkah, Arafat and Muzdalifah. And there is a plethora of transportation to choose from, buses, taxis etc. Some people on the Hajj will do anything for a ride. I remember when we were driving from Mina to Arafah on the bus a brother jumped onto the side of the bus, climbed up onto the roof. He then took a rope and tied it to the top and a bunch of (crazy?) brothers ran after the bus and jumped to grab the rope and climb up onto the roof. There are a benefits to walking rather than taking the buses and all because the traffic is like nothing you've ever seen in your life. But walking from Makkah and Mina/Arafah is not a short walk either. If you decide to walk, don't do it alone. Go with a group of people so you don't get lost. Now if we assume that most will take modes of transportation between Makkah and Arafah/Mina, there still is a good deal of walking. For some people it will be no problem, but for others who unfortunately have a low activity level in their usual lives, this can be a problem. Be prepared. If you're huffing and puffing walking up two flights of stairs and you don't have a medical excuse other than your own voluntary deconditioning, get in shape if you can. I remember one couple here in Albanyia who trained together for months prior to the Hajj, jogging and stuff. Now those two alhamdulillah had it right, they weren't gonna let any physical things interfere with their Hajj. Going to and from your tents in Mina to the Jamarat can be more than a mile, or even two. So that should be expected. Depending on your hotel's location, you could be walking a half-mile (or more) to and from the Haram and or Masjid ul-Nabawi. It would be interesting to see if someone calculated all the miles they walked during a Hajj, even if they took buses to and from Makkah and Mina. I would guess it would be at least a few miles a day. As for walking gear, wear something that is comfortable and durable. There's not that much desert terrain to deal with other than small pebbles and sand for the most part. One will be surprised about how much of the Hajj is spent walking on even ground. Just wear something that fits you well and won't fall off to easy. This will be especially handy at the Jamarat, where the crowds can be so immense that you fall out of your slippers from people stepping near and/or on you. It's amazing how many slippers you see all over the place! [slm] |
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| AbdulBasir |
| 01/11/02 at 11:59:38 |
| [quote]Out of interest has anyone tried to put on their ihram during a flight to Makkah?[/quote] When I made my first Umrah I had to change on the plane. Usually if you are flying to Jeddah, they will announce when they are reaching the Miqat. However, it's always a good idea to be changed before they make the announcement, because by the time you get to the bathroom to change (after waiting in a long line of like-minded people), you might have passed the Miqat already. Ah, the mid-flight Ihram change. Definitely a major challenge. Sadly a challenge that I failed. The bathrooms are so small, you're rushing to get changed; it's definitely not the way to go. I ended up doing a pretty sloppy job. By the time I was walking in the airport in Jeddah my Ihram was almost falling off and I had many concerns. Dumb rookie mistake. After that experience I vowed to take the art of putting on Ihram, and when to put it on, much more seriously. :) [slm] |
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| AbdulBasir |
| 01/11/02 at 12:15:58 |
| [quote]How do you stay cool in the heat?[/quote] [slm] At this time of year, it's really not that hot at all in Saudi Arabia, maximum of around 100 F or so. Now if you go when Hajj is in July, well that's [i]hot[/i]. Wear light clothes obviously. Ihram can be warm or cool, depending on how thick it is and how much you wrap around yourself. Again, do a dress rehearsal and see what best suits you. The key to stay cool is to give your body its due right. Stay in the shade if the heat bothers you; some people like using umbrellas though I personally think they should be almost banned because they are sort of a hazard in large crowds of people. I can't remember how many times I was struck by an umbrella. :) But really, don't try to be a superHajji and try to stay in the blazing sun all the time. The Saudis have recently gotten fancy and used those cooling mist machines, you know the kind that send water mist into the air. You'll see these sometimes on some heavy pedestrian roads. They don't help that much though. Main key is to stay hydrated. This is the most important thing. You'll find drinks all over the place. Make use of them! [slm] |
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| AbdulBasir |
| 01/11/02 at 12:26:40 |
| [quote]What if you get lost?[/quote] [slm] This is where the Saudi system is really good. They do a great job with this. When you are in Makkah it's hard to get lost unless you take a wrong turn on a road or something. If you are really really lost in Makkah and scared, have no fear, because you'll see "Lost Pilgrim Centres" all over the place. Just go inside one of these places and a Saudi official will help you. You will see Lost Pilgrim Centres in Mina as well, and it is in Mina where [i]lots[/i] of people get lost. Understandably too, because you have miles and miles of identical tent complexes. But again, don't worry about it. First of all, now the sea of tents in Mina is an organized and labeled grid of tent complexes, organized by color and number. There is a yellow grid, an orange, green, blue etc. And each country is in a certain area amongst the grids. In each grid there are numbers and letters. It's just like walking around a city with 1rst, 2nd, 3rd street etc. Just navigate the sea of tents like it's a city and remember where your tent complex is located and its number and you'll be fine. If you do go lost, look for the Lost Pilgrim Centres. When you arrive in Mina, you will be given a wristband. On the wristband is the number and country of your tent. Just show that wristband to any official and you will be led to your tent. Now, try your best to not get lost in Arafah, because that wristband won't help. You're only in Arafah for about half a day, if you get lost, you could be in trouble because it won't be easy trying to find your way. It is not organized and labeled like Mina. So stay in groups, don't go solo and keep an eye on your tracks. If you do get lost of course there are the Lost Pilgrim Centres, as always. [slm] |
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| Haniff |
| 01/12/02 at 02:13:39 |
| Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh [quote]What about Urdu? Wouldn't know. May be some one else on the board could chip in here.[/quote] You will be more at home in Urdu than in any other language except, of course, Arabic :) Some of the languages spoken and understood are Arabic, Urdu/Hindi, Malayalam, Bengali, etc. I am afraid English comes a poor last. Haniff (with 2 f's) |
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| BrKhalid |
| 01/14/02 at 03:46:13 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) [quote]That doesn't mean there aren't problems of course. Sometimes the bathrooms can obviously get a bit dirty due to the number of people and the, how shall I put it, lack of experience of some people, but that is an inevitability. You make the best of it and put everything in its perspective[/quote] Very diplomatically put ;-) As Br Abdul Basir commented, make sure you plan accordingly especially in Arafat and Muzdalifah. My advice would be to go early on the day of Arafat if you need to (ie before everyone decides to go just before Maghrib!!) |
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| BrKhalid |
| 01/27/02 at 06:27:13 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) [quote]How much money should I bring along?[/quote] I guess it depends on how much shopping you want to do!! ;-) On a practical level though, if food is not included in your tour then you should bring some extra along. I've found the exchange rates in Madina to be better than those in Makkah so if you are going to Madina first, get your Riyals there. |
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| M.F. |
| 01/29/02 at 17:13:57 |
| I have a question about Ihram: Once you put on your Ihram clothing, are you allowed to take it off again, to change it, or do you wear the same clothes the whole time? I guess you can take it off to shower. Can you shower before it's time to get out of Ihram and take a bath? |
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| AbdulBasir |
| 01/30/02 at 05:26:36 |
| [quote]Once you put on your Ihram clothing, are you allowed to take it off again, to change it, or do you wear the same clothes the whole time? I guess you can take it off to shower. Can you shower before it's time to get out of Ihram and take a bath? [/quote] [slm] I will attempt to answer, with my limited understanding. As with anything said on this board, always confer with a scholar in your community about issues of fiqh. Regarding the first question, it is permissible to wash your Ihram. And it can be exchanged for another Ihram during the Hajj. I don't believe there is much difference on this point, and Shaykh bin Baz, for example, released a fatwa regarding the legality of these two things. One practical note though to make here. You probably don't need to take another Ihram with you during the days of Hajj. For one, it should hold up, and two, don't forget you're gonna have to be carrying all this stuff with you. Ihrams can be very large and cumbersome to carry and pack, especially if you go for the thicker, towel type, so take that into consideration. As to the second question, it is permissible to shower/bathe while in Ihram. There is consensus that this can be done if one is in a state of impurity. There is some minor difference of opinion in doing so when not in a state of impurity, but the majority state it is ok. This is an excerpt from Fiqh-us-Sunnah was able to find online regarding some of these issues: [color=black]Volume 5, Page 43a: Taking a Bath, and Changing Clothes by a Muhrim Ibrahim An-Nakh'i said: "Whenever our companions approached the well of Maimun, they would take a bath and then put on their best clothes." It is said that Ibn 'Abbas entered a public bath at Al-Johfah (to take a bath), while he was in the state of ihram. He was asked: "How do you do so while in the state of ihram?" He replied: "Allah does not need any of our dirt and filth!" Jabir said: "A person in the state of ihram may take a bath and wash his garb." Abdullah ibn Hunain reported: "Ibn 'Abbas and Al-Musawir ibn Makhramah were at Al-Abwa when they disagreed on whether a person in the state of ihram can wash his head. Ibn 'Abbas said: 'A person in the state of ihram is permitted to wash his head.' Al-Musawir differed and said that a muhrim is not allowed to wash his head. At this Ibn 'Abbas sent me to Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari. I found him bathing between the two wooden posts (of the well) and was screened with a sheet of cloth. "I greeted him and he asked who I was. I replied, 'I am Abdullah ibn Hunain and I have been sent to you by Ibn 'Abbas to ask you how Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) used to bathe while in the state of ihram. At this Abu Ayub Al-Ansari caught hold of the sheet of cloth and lowered it till his head appeared before me, and then told somebody to pour water on his head. He poured water on his head, and he (Abu Ayub Al-Ansari) rubbed his head with his hands by bringing them from back to front and from front to back and said, 'I saw the Prophet (peace be upon him) doing this."' This is reported by the Group except Tirmizhi. Bukhari added: "Then I came back and told them. And Al-Musawir said to Ibn 'Abbas: 'I will never again argue with you."' Ash-Shawkani said: "This hadith shows that a muhrim is permitted to take a bath while in the state of ihram and may even cover his head with his hand while doing so." Ibn al-Munzhir said: "There is consensus that a muhrim may take a bath when in a state of janabah (major impurity). There is disagreement, however, concerning bathing in other cases." Malik reported from Nafi' that Ibn 'Umar did not wash his head while in the state of ihram except when he had a wet dream."' It is reported that Malik disliked that one should immerse one's head in water while in the state of ihram. [/color] Again, one should always seek the advice from a qualified scholar for questions regarding the fiqh of Hajj. And Allah knows best... [slm]:) |
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