If a man wears the ihram garments, is it permissible for him to cover his head before the intention, and what is the ruling for one who forgets the intention?

The questioner : Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : Peace be upon you.

The questioner : I say, Shaykh, regarding the case where a man wears the ihram garments, is it permissible for him to cover his head before uttering the intention?

The Shaykh : Yes, as long as he has not entered into the rites, he may cover his head and apply perfume, because the rites are not obligatory unless he intends and proceeds.

The presenter : May Allah keep you safe.

The Shaykh : May Allah bless you.

The questioner : I say, Shaykh, if one forgets to utter the intention and does not remember it until after passing the miqat by a distance, meaning?

The Shaykh : The intention of the heart is sufficient.

The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, may Allah bless you.

The Shaykh : If he intends that he has now entered into the rites, then he has entered, whether he uttered the intention or not.

The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : May Allah bless you. Peace be upon you.