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15. Killing of Insects Found on the Body

Rule 253:

It is forbidden for a
pilgrim, in a state of ihram, to kill lice on one's body or throw them from
one's body or clothes, as a matter of precaution. Yet, there is no objection to
moving them from one place to the other.

If they are killed, the kaffarah
should, as a matter of ihtiyat, be feeding the poor As for mosquitoes, gnats and
the like, it, as a matter of precaution, is better to avoid killing them, so
long as they do not harm the pilgrim.It is permissible, though, to kill them to
protect oneself, although one should, as a matter of precaution, avoid doing so.

16. Self Beautification

Rule 254:

As a matter of precaution, a
pilgrim, in a state of ihram, should avoid whatever is considered to be
beautification, whether or not he has the intention to beautify himself,
including applying henna in the usual way.

However, it is permissible to use
that which is not considered as beautification and is used for treatment, or the
like. It is also permissible to apply it before wearing ihram, even though its
effect continues while the pilgrim is in a state of ihram.

Rule 255:

It is permissible for a
pilgrim, in a state of ihram to wear a ring, not for beautification but as a
mustahab act, for safe keeping, or for the purpose of counting the rounds of
tawaf . However, as a matter of precaution, wearing it for ornamental purposes
must be avoided.

Rule 256:

It is forbidden for a lady,
in a state of ihram, to wear ornamental jewellery, unless she customarily wears
them before getting into a state of ihram. However, she should not show them of
to her husband or, as a matter of optional precaution (al ahwatil awla), to any
male, among her mahaarim. There is no kaffarah on beautification in all these
situations.

17. Applying Oil

Rule 257:

It is not permissible for
the pilgrim, in a state of ihram, to apply oil to the body, even if there is no
perfume or scent in it, unless it is applied for necessity or treatment.

Rule 258:

If the oil, which contains
perfume, is applied deliberately, the kaffarah is a sheep; if it is applied out
of ignorance, as a matter of precaution, a poor person should be fed as the
penalty.