The talbiyah constantly repeated in a state of ihram...

The talbiyah constantly repeated in a state of ihram, when waking from sleep, after every prayer, when embarking on a vehicle, riding, disembarking or dismounting, while climbing or descending, when meeting other riders or in the desert; and even in the condition of janabah or menstruation. It must not be stopped in the Umrat-ut-Tamatu' until the houses of Makkah appear and in Hajj-ut-Tamatu' till the zawaal of the day of Arafat.

Matters discouraged in Ihram To wear ihram in black cloths; as a matter of precaution, this colour must be avoided and it is preferred that the ihram be of white cloths. To sleep on yellow bedding or pillow. To wear dirty cloths for ihram. If they become dirty in a state of ihram, it is better not to wash them but there is no objection to wearing another pair. To wear ihram of cloths with pictures. To apply henna before wearing ihram if its colour would remain at the time of wearing ihram.

To have a bath and it is preferred, as a matter of precaution, that one must not massage the body. To reply to a caller by saying, “Labaik”, that is I am present. Matters recommended on entry into Haram On reaching the Haram, one must dismount and perform a ghusl to enter it. The pilgrim must remove his shoes on entry into the Haram and hold them in his hands in humility to Allah, the High. At the time of entering the Haram, the following supplication be said: (O Allah!

You have stated in Your Book, and Your word is true, “And proclaim among men the Hajj: they will come to You on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path” (Ch. 22 V.3O). O Allah! it is my fervent hope that I be among those who responded to Your call. I have come from far with difficulties and from a remote path, listening to Your call, responding to it and obeying Your command. All this became possible because of Your generosity and favour to me.

I praise and thank You for granting me the grace and by this advance towards You, I seek closeness to You, a place with You, forgiveness of my sins and acceptance of my repentance, by Your grace. O Allah! bless Muhammad and his progeny and out of Your mercy forbid the fire of Hell for my body and save me from Your punishment and penalties, O Most Merciful of the merciful). To chew a little of Edhkher (s a well known herb) at the time of entry.

Countries on entry into holy Makkah and the Holy Mosque It is recommended for anyone wishing to enter Holy Makkah to make a ghusl before entry and enter with peace and solemnity.