Wearing the ihram garments before taking a bath and making the intention

Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to wear the ihram garments before taking a bath and before making the intention for ihram? What is the ruling? Is it permissible to wear the ihram garments before taking a bath and making the intention, or not?

Answer:
Yes, it is permissible. Taking a bath is not obligatory. If one enters the state of ihram without taking a bath, there is nothing wrong with that. And wearing the ihram garments before the intention—is that not part of preparing for ihram? There is nothing wrong with it. Yes. It is permissible for one to wear the ihram garments in Riyadh and board the plane, and when he reaches the miqat, he makes the intention for ihram. There is no obstacle. There is no connection between the ihram garments and the state of ihram. The state of ihram is the intention with the declaration of intent. As for wearing the ihram garments, that is merely preparation for ihram. Yes. Yes.