[57] It is narrated from Imam Abu Abdullah -asws that when...

[57] It is narrated from Imam Abu Abdullah -asws that when you arrive at the place of ‘Yakeeq’ from Iraq or any place of ‘Miqaat’ [58] (among many ‘Miqaat’ places) and have the intention of wearing ‘Ahram’ then you should, first clean yourself by removing your underarm hair, manicure you nails, remove hair around your private parts, trim your moustaches, and somehow clean your teeth and take a shower, and wear both cloths of ‘Ahram’ and it’s better to perform all these before the Sun starts to descend.

However, if you cannot then there is no harm in doing these afterwards (afternoon time) [59] . Someone asked, how long one should wait to cut hair, again, near the private parts, after removing hair prior to putting on the first ‘Ahram’, Imam -asws replied after two-Fridays (gap). [60] It is narrated from Imam Abu Abdullah -asws that it does not matter if you wear ‘Ahram’ during the day or in the night but it is better to put it on in the afternoon [61] .

وروى معاوية بن عمار عن أبي عبد الله عليه السلام قال: ” لا تلبس ثوبا له أزرار وأنت محرم إلا أن تنكسه، ولا ثوبا تدرعه ، ولا سراويل إلا أن لا يكون وروى حريز عن أبي عبد الله عليه السلام قال: ” لا تنظر في المرآة وأنت محرم من الزينة A button or kind of hook is not allowed in any form of Ahram cloths. [62] One should not look into mirror while in Ahram as it comes under self-importance/vanity. [63] However, wearing a ring is permitted provided it is not with the intention of pride.

[64] It is permissible to wear a belt on waist for the purpose of securing money and other valuables. [65] Ahram in black colour is forbidden, but is allowed in strips provided no silk thread is used in the stitching/weaving. [66] Ahram sheet should not be impregnated with scent; such sheets could only be used after elimination of the fragrance.

[67] Ahram for Women A ‘Muharra’mah’ [68] may wear any kind of outfit for Hajj, but should be fragrance free, should not wear gloves, it would not matter if she wears striped cloths. [69] But she should not wear pure silk cloths. [70] A ‘Muharra’mah’ should not cover her face, as a lady’s Ahram is her face, whereas, it is in two-sheets for a man. It is also inappropriate to cover her face with something else (i.e., fan/pankha).

[71] A ‘Muharra’mah’ can wear those ornaments, which she usually puts on at home, e.g., earrings, foot/hand bands, but with the condition that she should not display them to others.