Forbidden acts in Ihram:
- Al Rafath: A husband and a wife are not allowed to have intimate relations (sexual intercourse, any of its causes nor even touch or kiss …etc.)
- Disobedience: not to be disobedient.
- No quarrelling or arguing which leads to anger, insulting and fighting.
- Wearing sewn clothes (for men).
- The cutting of hair.
- The use of perfume (or any scented soap or shampoo is prohibited).
- Cutting the nails.
- Covering the head (for men).
- Hunting.
- Cutting trees.
- Wearing socks and full shoes. Pilgrims may wear any shoes that show the instep
- Covering of the face during sleep.
Permissible acts in Ihram:
- Taking a shower intending Tahara, cleanness or for refreshment without using any scented soap, shampoo or toothpaste.
- Pulling out a tooth.
- Setting broken bones.
- Rubbing of the head or the body very gently without causing any hair to drop. If any hair falls, he must offer alms to the poor.
- It is permissible to wear sandals, a ring, glasses, earphones, a watch, a belt and wallet for keeping money and papers.
- A pilgrim can change and clean Ihram dress but this act is not recommended.
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