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9. Wearing Sewn Clothes by Men

Rule 242:

It is forbidden for a male
pilgrim, in ihram, to wear any garment with buttons, or that used as pullover,
such as cloak. It is also forbidden to wear trousers, and the like to cover
one's private parts, unless they do not have buttons. However, as a matter of
obligatory precaution, he must completely refrain from wearing traditional
clothes, such as shirt, cloak, jacket, Arabian thawb or dishdasha (gown), albeit
not buttoned up.

However, there is no objection to tying a sewn purse/wallet
worn around the waist or over the shoulder. Likewise, it is permissible to use a
sewn belt to support a rupture, or hernia, for example. He can also use a sewn
kilt or covering, but he must not let it cover his head.

Rule 243:

As a matter of precaution
(al ahwat), one must not tie the lose ends of the loin cloth round one's neck ;
indeed one must not tie a knot in the loin cloth at all, i.e. one must not
connect the two ends of the loin cloth, either by a knot or by a pin or needle.
As a matter of precaution, one must not tie a knot in the cloth round the
shoulders either; however, one can connect its loose ends with a pin or a
needle.

Rule 244:

Ladies can wear sewn
dresses, but not gloves.

Rule 245:

If a pilgrim, in ihram,
deliberately wears anything forbidden, the penalty is a sheep. As a matter of
precaution, the penalty must be paid even if the infringement was
involuntary.

If it is repeated, there is a penalty incurred for each and
every infringement, even if it involves simply the deliberate change of clothes,
be they of different kinds or of the same kind, as a matter of precaution.

10. Applying Antimony (Surma)

Rule 246:

Applying antimony in two
situations need consideration:

Application of black collyrium for beautification is totally
forbidden, except if used for treatment.


Application for beautification of collyrium which is not black, and
its equivalent, without intention of beautification is not objectionable and
carries no penalty. However, it is preferable to sacrifice a sheep, if the
antimony was mixed with an unlawful substance.