What garments must a person entering Ihram wear?

Chapter on Mentioning Ihram

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 2 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

A person must enter Ihram wearing an Izar (waist wrapper) and a Rida' (upper garment) and sandals, as established by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). If sandals are unavailable, one may wear khuffayn (leather socks). A person in Ihram is prohibited from wearing anything tailored to the body's shape, such as a shirt or trousers, which refers to garments sewn to fit the body part they cover.

Supporting text

If an Izar is unavailable, trousers may be worn. If an Izar is joined (mowassal) or if a person wraps himself in a tailored cloth (itchaha bi thawb makhut), it is permissible.