What is the ruling on covering oneself with sewn clothing, such as a blanket or the like, while in the state of ihram?
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The questioner:
I entered the state of ihram from the miqat, and after arriving in Makkah, I went to the apartment, slept, and covered myself, and I forgot.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
I entered the state of ihram from the miqat, and after arriving in Makkah, I went to the apartment, slept, and covered myself with a blanket, and I forgot that it was made of sewn fabric. Is there anything required of me?
The Shaykh:
If you were unaware of the blanket, merely placing the blanket over you is not a problem. What is forbidden is wearing it in a way that you put your hands in the sleeves or your head in a pocket; that is what is forbidden. As for bringing a cloak or something from the sewn items and placing it over yourself without putting your limbs inside it, there is nothing wrong with that. However, do not cover your head; that is what is forbidden. Covering the head is forbidden. Keep your head uncovered as long as you are in the state of ihram.
I entered the state of ihram from the miqat, and after arriving in Makkah, I went to the apartment, slept, and covered myself, and I forgot.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
I entered the state of ihram from the miqat, and after arriving in Makkah, I went to the apartment, slept, and covered myself with a blanket, and I forgot that it was made of sewn fabric. Is there anything required of me?
The Shaykh:
If you were unaware of the blanket, merely placing the blanket over you is not a problem. What is forbidden is wearing it in a way that you put your hands in the sleeves or your head in a pocket; that is what is forbidden. As for bringing a cloak or something from the sewn items and placing it over yourself without putting your limbs inside it, there is nothing wrong with that. However, do not cover your head; that is what is forbidden. Covering the head is forbidden. Keep your head uncovered as long as you are in the state of ihram.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من تغطى بمخيط وهو محرم كلحافٍ وغيره؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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