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| Arabic | تَحَلُّل / التَّحَلُّل الأَصْغَر |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ta-HAL-lul |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ح-ل-ل (h-l-l), meaning to become lawful or permissible. Tahallul literally means 'becoming free' or 'being released,' referring to the release from the sacred prohibitions of Ihram. The Tafa'ul form indicates a gradual process of becoming halal (permissible). |
Tahallul(تَحَلُّل / التَّحَلُّل الأَصْغَر) Tahallul (first release) is the partial exit from the state of Ihram during Hajj, achieved after completing two of the three rites of the 10th of Dhul Hijjah. It lifts most Ihram restrictions except conjugal relations.
تَحَلُّل / التَّحَلُّل الأَصْغَر
Tahallul, also known as Tahallul Asghar (the lesser release), occurs on Yawm al-Nahr (10th of Dhul Hijjah) after the pilgrim completes two of the three major acts: stoning Jamrat al-Aqabah, performing the sacrifice (Hady), and shaving or trimming the hair (Halq/Taqsir). Scholars differ on which specific two acts trigger the first Tahallul, but the majority agree that stoning and shaving are the primary triggers. Upon achieving Tahallul, the pilgrim may remove their Ihram garments, wear regular clothing, apply perfume, cut nails, and engage in all activities that were previously prohibited during Ihram — with one important exception: sexual relations with one's spouse remain forbidden until the second Tahallul (Tahallul Akbar) is achieved by completing Tawaf al-Ifadah. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that she used to apply perfume to the Prophet after his first Tahallul but before his Tawaf, confirming the lifting of the perfume restriction.
From the Arabic root ح-ل-ل (h-l-l), meaning to become lawful or permissible. Tahallul literally means 'becoming free' or 'being released,' referring to the release from the sacred prohibitions of Ihram. The Tafa'ul form indicates a gradual process of becoming halal (permissible).
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