How should the pilgrim drape his garment (Rida') during the performance of Ramal (brisk walk)?
Chapter on Mentioning Hajj and Entering Makkah
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
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The pilgrim must place the garment under his right shoulder and drape its ends over his left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder exposed. This action is called Idtiba' (exposing the shoulder), derived from the word for the upper arm. Performing Idtiba' is recommended during the Tawaf al-Qudum (arrival Tawaf). This is based on the action of the Prophet, peace be upon him, as narrated by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah through Ya'la ibn Umayyah, that the Prophet performed Tawaf while in the state of Idtiba'. Another narration states that the Prophet and his companions made their upper garments pass beneath their armpits and cast them over their left shoulders during the Umrah from al-Ji'ranah. This view is held by Al-Shafi'i and many scholars.
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Malik stated that Idtiba' is not a Sunnah, claiming he never heard that it was a Sunnah among the scholars of his city. Furthermore, the garment should be removed after completing the Tawaf, as Idtiba' is not recommended during formal prayer. Al-Athram suggested removing the garment after the specific circuits where Ramal is performed, but removing it after the completion of the entire Tawaf is preferable, as the narration states the Prophet performed Tawaf while in Idtiba', implying the entire act.