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3. Ali has narrated from his father from Hammad ibn ‘Isa from Hariz who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘Any cloth with which Salat (prayer) is performed is fine to use for Ihram.’”
4. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ‘Abd al-Karim ibn ‘Amr from abu Basir who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, was asked about a fabric in which the warp is silk and its weft is of yarn, if it can be used for Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful because it is not pure silk.’”
5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Fadalah ibn Ayyub from Shu’ayb abu Salih from Khalid abu al-‘Ala’ al-Khaffaf who has said the following: “I saw abu Ja‘far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, in the state of Ihram with a green gown on him.”
6. Muhammad ibn Ahmad has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il from Hanan ibn Sadir who has said the following: “Once I was sitting in the presence of abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, when he was asked about a man who uses for Ihram a fabric which has silk in it. He (the Imam) asked for a loincloth made in Qurqabiy (name of a place) and said, ‘I use this for Ihram and it has silk in it.’”
7. Muhammad ibn ‘Isa has narrated from Muhammad ibn Al-Husayn from Safwan ibn Yahya from Ya’qub ibn Shu’ayb who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who uses a shawl, for Ihram, which has buttons. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, it is in the book of Ali, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, “You must not use a shawl until you remove its buttons,” my father said that it is undesirable because of fear that an ignorant person may button it on him.’”
8. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Hammad from al-Halabiy from abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, a similar Hadith and said that he called it undesirable because of fear that an ignorant person may button it, but in the case of a faqih it is not harmful. H 7178, Ch. 83, h 9
9. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Hammad from af-Halabiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the cloths that one wears in the state of Ihram if it is two pieces. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, and three pieces to protect himself against heat and cold if he wants . ‘“
10. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘It is not harmful if one changes his cloths, but when one enters Makkah, one must wear the two pieces of cloths in which one had assumed the state of Ihram . 5 He (the Imam) disliked selling-out of these two pieces of cloths . ‘“
11. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Hammad ibn ‘Uthaman from ‘Abd al- Rahman ibn al-Hajjaj who has said the following: “I once asked abu al-Hassan, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, if one in the state of Ihram can wear al-Khazz (fur of a certain animal that lives in water). He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful . ‘“
12. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Ahmad ibn ‘A’idh from al-Husayn ibn al-Mukhtar who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, if one in the state of Ihram can wear black cloths. He (the Imam) said, ‘One cannot assume the state of Ihram in black cloths or use it for shrouding therewith . ‘“
13. Ahmad has narrated from ibn Mahbub from al-‘Ala’ ibn Razin from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following: “I once asked one of the two Imam, (abu Ja’far or abu ‘Abd Allah), ‘Alayhim al-Salam, about a man who assumes the state of Ihram in dirty cloths. He (the Imam) said, ‘No, I do not say it is unlawful but I like it to be cleansed and its cleansing is washing. One does not wash his cloths of Ihram before coming out of the state of Ihram, even if it becomes dirty, unless it is because of sexual activities (because of which Ghusl (bath) is obligatory) or something of such nature; then one washes them clean . ‘“
14. Ahmad has narrated from ibn abu ‘Umayr from certain persons of our people who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, was asked about perfumes of al-Ka‘bah and one in the state of Ihram; if he needs to wash them. He (the Imam) said, ‘No, it is clean. He (the Imam) then said, ‘My cloths have stains thereof .’”
15. Ahmad has narrated from ibn Faddal from af-Mufaddaf ibn Safih from Layth af-Muradiy who has said the foiiowing: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about printed cloths; if a man can use it for Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, only al-Mulahham (mixed with silk) kind of cloth is detestable.’”
16. Ahmad ibn Muhammad has narrated from ibn Mahbub from ‘Abd Allah ibn Hilal who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a cloth which is dyed with al-‘Usfur, then washed, and I wear it while I am in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, because al-‘Usfur is not of perfumes but I dislike your wearing something that makes you look unusual in the eyes of people.’”
17. Ahmad ibn Muhammad has narrated from Ali ibn al-Hakam from al-Husayn ibn abu al-‘Ala’ who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the cloth which is stained with saffron and it then is washed but it (the stain) does not go away; if it can be used for Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful if its smell is gone; even if all of it is colored which has become of a whitish color, when washed; then it is not harmful.’”
18. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Aban from ‘Isma‘il ibn al-Fadl who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who is in the state of Ihram wearing a cloth which has come in contact with perfumes; if he can use it. He (the Imam) said, ‘He can use it when its perfume has gone.’”
19. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Flammad ibn ‘Uthaman from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘It is not harmful for one to wear a cloth which is dyed with Mishq (a certain dye) as well as his changing his cloths while in the state of Ihram.’ I then asked, ‘Can he wash it if it comes in contact with something? He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, if he experiences a wet dream.’”
20. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ahmad ibn al-Hassan ibn Ali from ‘Amr ibn Sa‘id from Musaddiq ibn Sadaqah from ‘Ammar ibn Musa who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who wears a comforter with one side red and the other side yellow which is one or two years old. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful as long as it does not smell, and every cloth which is dyed and washed is useable unless it is not washed in which case it is not useable.’”
21. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Najih who has said the following: “Abu al-Hassan, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘It is not harmful for one in the state of Ihram to wear a ring.’ In another Hadith it is said that it must not be worn for beautification.”
1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from Safwan al-Jammal who has said the following: “I once said to abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, that my family is with me and I need to carry around my loin something for my expenses with me. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, my father, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, would say that of the strength of a traveler are his supplies.’”
2. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from al-Nadr ibn Suwayd from ‘Asem ibn Hamid from abu Basir who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who is in the state of Ihram and ties around his waist his turban. He (the Imam) said, ‘No, it is not acceptable.’ Then he said, ‘My father, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, would say that one’s securing on his belly a belt in which there is his expense money to have confidence is of completion of al-Hajj.’”
3. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn al-Husayn from Safwan from Ya’qub ibn Shu’ayb who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who in the state of Ihram keeps dirham in his cloths. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, he can wear a belt or a purse.’”
1. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan from ‘Is ibn al-Qasim who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘A woman in the state of Ihram can wear whatever she wants of clothes except silk and al-Quffazayn (something women wear on their hands) and wearing veil is undesirable.’ He (the Imam) said, ‘They must hang something over their face.’ He asked, ‘How far down over the face?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘It should be down over the nose so that she can see without her eyes being blocked.’”
2. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Mansur ibn al-‘Abbas from ‘Isma‘il ibn Mehran al-Nadr ibn Suwayd who has said the following: “I once asked abu al-Hassan, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the case of a woman and about what she can wear in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘She can wear all kinds of clothes except what is dyed with saffron and al-Wars (a certain plant used in dying cloths). She must not wear al-Qafazin, ornaments for beautification before her husband, she must not use kohl, unless it is to cure an illness, she must not touch perfumes, must not wear jewelry or Artemisia (a certain aromatic plant); however printed clothes are not harmful.’”
3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Hammad from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that abu Ja‘far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, once said to a woman veiled in the state of Ihram, ‘Assume the state of Ihram with your face uncovered and allow your clothes to hang down from over your head; if you use veil, your color will not change.’ A man then asked, ‘How far down must she hang her clothes? Must she cover her eyes?’ I then asked, ‘Can it reach down to her mouth?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, it is permissible.’ Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al- Salam, has said, ‘Women in the state of Ihram must not wear jewelry and dyed clothes, unless it (dye) is of saffron.’”
4. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan from ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn al-Hajjaj who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the case of a woman: if she can wear an anklet, handgrips and earrings of gold and silver while at home she wore them before al-Hajj. Must she remove them or leave them as they are? He (the Imam) said, ‘It is unlawful to wear them in the state of Ihram; however, she can wear them in a way that men cannot see when she is riding or walking.’”
5. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from abu al-Hassan al-Ahmasiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the case of a woman who wears a turban al- Sabiriy with prints of silk on it in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, she can use it. It is not permissible only when both of its warp and weft are of silk.’ Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, then said, ‘Abu Sa‘id asked me about al-Khamisah (shawl) which has its warp of silk to make her wear because of feeling cold and I instructed him to make her wear it.’”
6. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad Ahmad ibn Muhammad from and others from Dawud ibn al-Husayn from abu ‘Uyaynah who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about what can a woman wear in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘She can wear all kinds of clothes except al-Qafazin, veil and silk. 5 I then asked, ‘Can she wear al-Khazz (a certain kind of fabric), with its warp made of silk?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘As long as it is not pure silk, it is permissible.”’
7. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Hammad ibn ‘Isa from ‘Abd Allah ibn Maymun who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has narrated from his father, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, who has said that a woman in the state of Ihram must not use veil over her face because Ihram of women is for her face and for men it is for their head.’”
8. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Sama‘ah from more than one person from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from ‘Isma‘il ibn al-Fadl who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the case of a woman if she can use silk clothes in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘No, but she can use them in times other than her being in the state of Ihram.’”
9. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr who has said the following: “Abu Ja‘far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, once when passing by a woman, who in the state of Ihram had covered her face with an air vent, himself removed it from her face.’”
10. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Safwan from Hariz from ‘Amir ibn Judha‘ah who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about dyed cloths used by women in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful except ornaments visible on her front side as well as visible necklace.’”
11. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from ibn Sama‘ah from more than one person from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the case of a woman who is in the state of Ihram: if she can wear trousers. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, she can do so because she needs it for covering.’”
1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Ali ibn abu Hamzah from abu Basir who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man whose sandals were destroyed and was not able to find one, said, ’He can use a shoe in an emergency. He can tear its back for an opening and if he wears a shawl he must not button it. If one needs to use a Qaba 5 (a long coat) because of cold and cannot find other cloths he must wear it upside down and must not wear its sleeves on his arms.’”
2. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Rifa’ah who has said the following: “I once asked abu ’Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who in the state of Ihram wears shoes and socks. He (the Imam) said, ‘He can do so in case it is an emergency. ‘“
3. Sahl has narrated from Ja’far ibn Muhammad al-Ash’ariy from ‘Abd Allah ibn Maymun al-Qaddah who has said the following: “Abu Ja’far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that Ali, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, would not consider it harmful if one knotted his cloths, in case it was short, in Salat (prayer) even in the state of Ihram. ‘“
4. Sahl ibn Ziyad has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Muthanna’ from Zurarah who has said the following: “Abu Ja’far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that it is not harmful to carry arms in the state of Ihram if a man is afraid of the enemy. ‘“
5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Muthanna’ al-Hannat who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘If one in the state of Ihram may urgently need clothes and he has only a Qaba 5 (a coat which is long down to ankles) he must turn it upside down and wear it . 5 In another Hadith it is said to turn inside out, if one cannot find other clothes.”
6. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah from more than one person from ‘Abd al-Rahman from Humran who has said the following: “Abu Ja’far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘One in the state of Ihram can wear trousers if one does not find loincloth and al-Khuffayn (shoes) if one cannot find Na’l (sandals). ‘“(Fatwa best explains this Hadith)
1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad and Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Mahbub from Ali ibn Ri’ab from Zurarah who has said the following: “Abu Ja‘far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘If one in the state of Ihram wears a cloth which he is not supposed to wear and one does it out of forgetfulness, ignorance or by mistake, there is not anything on him; but if one does it knowingly, one must offer an offering animal.’”
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Hammad from Hariz, from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following: “I once asked one of the two Imam, (abu Ja’far or abu ‘Abd Allah), ‘Alayhim al-Salam, about one’s wearing different kinds of clothes in the state of Ihram, if needed. He (the Imam) said, ‘For wearing every kind there is ransom to pay.’”
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar from more than one person who has said the following: “About a man who wore a shirt in the state of Ihram, he (the Imam) said, ‘He must take it off but must not tear it; and if he has worn it after assuming the state of Ihram, he must tear it and take it off from the sides of his legs.’”
2. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan from Khalid ibn Muhammad al-Asamm who has said the following: “A man entered Masjid al-Haram in the state of Ihram and began performing Tawaf with a shirt and a gown on him. People went to him and tore his shirt, but he stood firm. Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al- Salam, saw him when people were tearing his shirt. He (the Imam) asked him about how he has done it. He said, ‘I assumed the state of Ihram like this in my shirt and gown.’ He (the Imam) told him to remove it from the direction of his head. ‘One like him is not required to remove it from the direction of his legs. He did not know (the rule).’ Another one came and asked him (the Imam), ‘What do you say about a man who assumes the state of Ihram in his shirt?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘He must remove it from the direction of his head.’” (Fatwa best explains this Hadith)
3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘If you wear in the state of Ihram a cloth which is not proper, you must say Talbiyah again and take Ghusl (bath); and if you wear a shirt, then tear it and remove it from the direction of the bottom of your feet.’”
1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from ibn Mahbub from ibn Ri’ab from Zurarah who has said the following: “I once asked abu Ja’far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who covers his face when sleeping because of flies that bother him. He (the Imam) said, ’Yes, he can do so, but must not cover his head; and women are permitted to cover their faces when they sleep.”’
2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Sinan from ‘Abd al-Malik al-Qummiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ’Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who takes wudu’ and then wipes his face with a handkerchief that covers all of it. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful.’”
3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘ Urn ay r from Hammad from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who in the state of Ihram sleeps with a Zamilah (wrapping) on his face. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful.’”
4. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan from ‘Abd al-Rahman who has said the following: “I once asked abu al-Hassan, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who because of cold covers his ears while in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘No, he must not do so.’”
1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ja’far ibn al-Muthanna’ al-Khatib from Muhammad ibn al- Fudayl and Bishr ibn ‘Isma‘il who has said the following: “Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il once said to me, ‘Would you like if I give you happy news, O ibn Muthanna?’ I replied, ‘Yes, please,’ and I stood up before him. He said, ‘This sinful person came to abu al-Hassan ‘Alayhi al-Salam, and he turned to him (the Imam) and asked, “O abu al-Hassan, can a man in the state of Ihram seek shadow in the carriage on the back of camels?” He (the Imam) said, “No, he cannot do so.” He then asked, “Can he seek shadow in the tent?” He (the Imam) said, “Yes, he can do so.” He repeated those words in a scolding manner, laughed and said, “O abu al-Hassan, what is the difference between this and that?” He (the Imam) then said, “O abu Yusuf, religion is not based on analogies like your analogies. You play with religion. We do only what the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, did and we say what the Messenger of Allah said. The Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, rode his stumper and did not prepare a shadow for himself. The sun rays hurt him and he covered only one part of his body with the other part, like covering his face with his hand, and when he disembarked he sought shadow in the tent, next to the House and walls.’”
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ‘ Abd Allah ibn al-Mughirah who has said the following: “I once asked abu al-Hassan, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about shadow for a man in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘Remain in the sun for the sake of the One by whose command you assume the state of Ihram.’ I then said, ‘My endurance in the sun is low and heat becomes unbearable to me.’ He (the Imam) said, ‘Did you not know that the sun sits along with the sins of the people in the state of Ihram?”’
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