Actions that Nullify Ihram

Ihram is the sacred state which a pilgrim has to attain before entering the Miqat for the purpose of Hajj. A pilgrim has to make sure that he does not get involved in any such act which results in nullifying his Ihram. Allah Almighty said: “Let there be neither obscenity nor wickedness nor wrangling in the Hajj” (Qur’an 2:197). Listed below are the acts that consequently invalidate the Ihram of a pilgrim:

• One should not engage in any sort of wrongdoing, transgression or immoral activity while in state of ihram.
• The male pilgrim is not allowed to wear any kind of sewed clothes nor any perfume while in the state of Ihram. Ibn ‘Umar narrated that Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) said: “A person in a state of ihram is not allowed to wear a sewn shirt, a turban, a hooded robe, underpants, a cloth that has been dyed with sweet smelling fragrance (such as saffron), shoes or sewn slippers, unless one is unable to find regular un-sewn slippers, then one may wear his shoes provided one cuts them down to the ankles.”
• The female pilgrim should not cover her face with a veil in the state of Ihram.
• The males must not cover their head.
• One is not permitted to cut hair or nails after acquiring Ihram. Allah says: “And do not shave your heads until the offering reaches the place of sacrifice.” (Qur’an 2:196)
• The pilgrims must realize that being involved in any kind of sexual activity like kissing or touching the spouse to provoke sexual desire will nullify the ihram.
• It is not permissible for a pilgrim to propose marriage during the sacred state of ihram.
• The pilgrims cannot use any scented soaps or shampoo during the state of ihram.
• A pilgrim is not allowed to quarrel or fight with anyone as it counts as disrespect of ihram.
• One cannot kill an insect on anyone’s body.
• Cutting or planting a tree is not allowed.
• No animal hunting is permissible while in the condition of Ihram. The Qur’an says: “Lawful to you is the pursuit of water game and its use for food – for the benefit of yourselves and those who travel; but forbidden is the pursuit of the land game – as long as you are in the Sacred Precincts or in pilgrim garb.” (Qur’an 5:96)
• The pilgrim is not permitted to apply oil on the body.

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