Wearing a mask in Ihraam
Q: Is it permissible for one who is not ill to wear a mask in the state of ihraam?
Jinaayaat
Covering the face due to being ill and suffering from hay fever
Q: Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to cover his face due to being ill and suffering from hay fever due to dust? Such a person is advised to cover his face to save himself from the effects of the dust. If such a person covers his face with a scarf, what will be the damm?
Using a Towel or Toothpaste in Ihraam
Q: I have two questions regarding ihraam:
1. While in ihraam, can one wipe his head and face with a small hand towel as it is going to be hot, especially in Arafah?
2. While in ihraam, can one use toothpaste to brush his/her teeth?
Meaning of Damm and Sadaqah
Q: In many hajj and umrah questions, the terms “damm” and “sadaqah” are used. What do these terms refer to?
Person in Ihraam removing hair from his body
Q: Please explain the mas’alah pertaining to a muhrim (one in the state of ihraam) removing hair from any part of his body.
Scratching one’s body in the state of Ihraam
Q: Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to scratch his head or any other limb of his body?
Clipping one’s nails in the state of Ihraam
Q: Is damm compulsory if a person clips his nails in the state of ihraam?
Killing a Locust in the State of Ihraam
Q: Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to kill a locust?
Covering the Feet when Sleeping in Ihraam
Q: I am aware that when a male is in the state of ihraam, then it is necessary for him to leave the shoelace area of the feet uncovered. What about when he is sleeping in the state of ihraam? Can his feet be covered by the duvet or blanket?
Giving damm due to being unable to perform umrah after going into ihraam
Q: I went from my home in Jeddah for Umrah with the niyat after performing 2 rakaat nafil. At the checkpost I was stopped and the government didn’t let us do Umrah regardless of permit saying the state has issued new orders post magrib.
Now we came home back to Jeddah, trimed my hair and took off Ihram. I have lived the whole day today normally and even cut my nails.
Do we have to give Dam? We were forced to not perform our Umrah so it was the state rule and we had no way. We can’t give Dam in Makkah as they are only allowing Hajjis and this means we cannot visit Makkah before 50 days now and perform our Umrah. We cannot live in the state of Ihram for that long. Please guide.