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| Arabic | إِزَار |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ee-ZAAR |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root أ-ز-ر (a-z-r), meaning to wrap, cover, or gird. The word Izar literally means 'wrapper' or 'covering cloth,' and has been used in Arabic since pre-Islamic times to describe a lower body garment. |
Izar(إِزَار) The Izar is the lower portion of the Ihram garment, an unstitched white cloth wrapped around the waist. It is worn by male pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah as part of the sacred dress code.
إِزَار
The Izar forms one half of the two-piece Ihram ensemble required for male pilgrims. It consists of a single piece of white, unsewn fabric that is wrapped around the lower body, typically secured at the waist with a belt or by tucking. The cloth must cover from the navel to at least below the knees. Along with the Rida (upper garment), the Izar represents the pilgrim's renunciation of worldly vanity and social distinctions. Its simplicity mirrors the shroud worn in burial, reminding pilgrims of their mortality and ultimate return to Allah.
From the Arabic root أ-ز-ر (a-z-r), meaning to wrap, cover, or gird. The word Izar literally means 'wrapper' or 'covering cloth,' and has been used in Arabic since pre-Islamic times to describe a lower body garment.
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