| Arabic | ملابس الإحرام |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mal-AA-bis al-ih-RAAM |
| Etymology | From Arabic ملابس (malabis, 'clothing/garments') and إحرام (احرام, 'entering a sacred state'). The concept derives from نبی کریمic Sunnah where نبی کریم Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) described the حاجی's dress. |
احرام Garments(ملابس الإحرام) The specific clothing worn during the state of احرام for حج or عمرہ. For men, this consists of two white unstitched cloths (izar and rida). Women wear their regular modest clothing without specific garment requirements.
ملابس الإحرام
The احرام garments are a profound symbol in Islamic حج. By wearing identical simple cloths, male حجاج shed all markers of wealth, status, nationality, and social rank, standing equal before Allah. The izar wraps around the lower body from the waist to below the knees, while the rida covers the upper body. Men must not wear stitched or tailored clothing, headwear, or closed-toe shoes during احرام. Women are not required to wear specific garments but must maintain hijab, with the face and hands uncovered according to most scholars. The white color symbolizes purity and serves as a reminder of the burial shroud, encouraging reflection on mortality and the Hereafter.
From Arabic ملابس (malabis, 'clothing/garments') and إحرام (احرام, 'entering a sacred state'). The concept derives from نبی کریمic Sunnah where نبی کریم Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) described the حاجی's dress.
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