The Rituals of Hajj [Electronic resources] نسخه متنی

11. Looking in the Mirror

Rule 247:

It is forbidden for a
pilgrim, in a state of ihram, to look in a mirror for the purpose of
beautification. However, there is no objection to looking in a mirror for any
other reason. For example, a driver looking in the mirror to check the rear
view; a pilgrim may need to look into a mirror to tend an injury in his face, or
to ensure that there is nothing on the face to obstruct wudhu water reaching the
skin.

All other reflective surfaces are treated in the same way as a mirror.
If one has looked into the mirror for beautification, it is recommended to renew
the talbiyah.

There is no objection to wearing medical spectacles. However,
as a matter of precaution, one should refrain from wearing them, if it is widely
the view that they may be considered among beautification objects.

12. Wearing Shoes, Socks or Stockings

Rule 248:

It is forbidden for a male
pilgrim, in ihram, to wear shoes, socks or stockings, if they cover the foot.
However, if the pilgrim is unable to obtain slippers, and it becomes necessary
for him to wear shoes, he should, as a matter of precaution, tear off the front
part.

He is, however, permitted to wear what covers only part of the foot, or
the whole foot, without wearing anything; for example, by letting the cloth of
the ihram, worn around the waist, to cover the foot while sitting. The kaffarah
for wearing shoes, socks or stockings is a sheep, as a matter of ihtiyat. There
is no objection to women wearing them.

13. Outrage (Fusouq)

Rule 249:

Fusouq covers lying,
swearing, and unlawful boasting. Although, it is forbidden at all times, yet
more seriously so when one is in a state of ihram.

However, by boasting, we
mean one showing off one's social standing, and the like; it is forbidden, if it
entails denigrating a fellow believer. Otherwise, there is no objection to such
conduct, whether in a state of ihram or not. There is no kaffarah for such
behaviour, except that the pilgrim must seek Allah's forgiveness. However, as a
matter of precaution, he should sacrifice a cow.

14. Quarrelling

Rule 250:

It is forbidden for a
pilgrim in a state of ihram to quarrel with others, particularly to swear by
Allah in order to prove something. Apparently, the prohibition is not exclusive
to "La Wallah" (No, by Allah) or "Bala Wallah" (Yes, by Allah), but includes all
types of swearing in the name of Allah in any language, even though it does not
include la or bala. However, swearing by other than Allah is not taken into
account.

Rule 251:

There are two exceptions to
the preceding:

it is permissible to swear, if it is necessary to do so to
establish a right or disprove a false claim;


if it is not intended to take an oath or swear but for another
purpose altogether, like showing respect or affection and saying," La Wallah
(No by Allah) do not do so".

Rule 252:

There is no penalty for
taking an oath, if it is true. However, the pilgrim should seek Allah's
forgiveness, if he has done so only twice; otherwise there is a penalty of a
sheep.If the oath is untrue, the penalty is a sheep for the first time, two
sheep for the second and a cow for the third time. That is the maximum penalty.
However, if he had paid the penalty and took yet another false oath, the penalty
is incurred in the same order.