Ihram إِحْرَام
The state of consecration a pilgrim enters for hajj or umrah, marked by an intention and special restrictions.
- Arabic
- إِحْرَام
- Transliteration
- Ihram
- Meaning
- State of pilgrim consecration
- Topic
- Worship & practice
About Ihram
Pilgrims enter ihram at a designated boundary called a miqat. Men usually wear two plain unstitched white cloths, while women wear their normal modest clothing. During ihram certain things are avoided, such as cutting hair and nails, using perfume and hunting.
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