Ihram Dress Code

For Men

• Two unstitched white cloths:
  1. One covering the lower body (izar)
  2. One covering the upper body (rida)
• Footwear must leave the ankles and tops of feet exposed
• No stitched garments, socks, or head coverings

For Women

There is no specific clothing for women for the Ihram. The dress code for women involves:

• Modest, loose-fitting clothing that covers the body
• Face and hands must remain uncovered
• No specific color requirement
• Clothing should not be decorative or perfumed

Prohibited Actions During Ihram

Once Ihram is assumed, the following actions are strictly prohibited.

• Cutting or shaving hair
• Trimming nails
• Using scented soaps, lotions, or fragrances
• Applying perfume to the body or clothes
• Men wearing stitched or tailored clothing
• Covering the head (for men)
• Wearing gloves or a face covering (for women)
• Sexual relations
• Romantic or intimate behaviour
• Hunting land animals
• Causing harm to animals unnecessarily
• Arguments, fighting, or abusive language
• Acts of disobedience or sinful behaviour

“There is to be no sexual relations, no disobedience, and no disputing during Hajj.” (Qur’an 2:197)

Violations and Compensation (Fidyah)

If a pilgrim:

• Violates the Ihram rules unintentionally, or
• Is forced due to illness or necessity

Then fidyah may be required, which can include:

• Feeding the poor
• Fasting
• Offering a sacrifice

Scholarly guidance should be sought in such cases.