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| Arabic | اِضْطِبَاع |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | id-ti-BAA |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ض-ب-ع (d-b-a'), where dab' means 'upper arm' or 'shoulder.' The Iftial form Idtiba literally means 'to expose the shoulder,' specifically referring to the act of baring the right arm and shoulder area. |
Idtiba(اِضْطِبَاع) Idtiba is the Sunnah act of uncovering the right shoulder during certain Tawafs by tucking the Rida under the right armpit and draping its ends over the left shoulder. It is practiced by male pilgrims.
اِضْطِبَاع
Idtiba involves adjusting the Rida (upper Ihram garment) so that the middle portion passes under the right armpit, leaving the right shoulder bare, while both ends are thrown over the left shoulder. This practice is performed throughout all seven circuits of Tawaf al-Qudum (arrival Tawaf) and the Tawaf of Umrah — unlike Raml which is only for the first three circuits. After completing the Tawaf and before praying the two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim, the pilgrim should restore the Rida to cover both shoulders, as praying with the right shoulder exposed is not from the Sunnah. Idtiba is specific to men; women do not uncover their shoulders. Like Raml, it originated as a display of physical readiness and strength, and was established as a continuing Sunnah by the Prophet's practice during his Farewell Pilgrimage.
From the Arabic root ض-ب-ع (d-b-a'), where dab' means 'upper arm' or 'shoulder.' The Iftial form Idtiba literally means 'to expose the shoulder,' specifically referring to the act of baring the right arm and shoulder area.
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