Practical Guide
Men’s Guide to Umrah
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Footwear Under Ihram for Men
A man in ihram wears open sandals, not shoes or socks: the majority of scholars require the ankles and much of the top of the foot to be exposed, while…
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Grooming and Hygiene in Ihram
In ihram a man may not cut hair or nails, deliberately remove hair, or use any scented product; accidental shedding carries no blame. He…
How to Wear the Ihram
A man’s ihram is two unstitched white cloths: the izar, wrapped from the navel to below the knees, and the rida, draped over both…
Practical Essentials for Men
A man needs surprisingly little for Umrah: an ihram belt with zipped pockets, two ihram sets, broken-in sandals with a shoe bag, an unscented…
Preventing Chafing and Blisters: The Vaseline Rule
Apply a generous layer of plain, unscented petroleum jelly to the inner thighs and any rub-prone areas before you feel any discomfort, and reapply…