Is it prescribed to verbalize the talbiyah when entering the state of ihram, or is the intention in the heart sufficient? And is it obligatory to perform two rak'ahs after entering the state of ihram?

Al-Huwaini: Does a man who has put on the ihram garments have already intended the 'Umrah or Hajj, or does he verbalize it after entering the state of ihram?

The Shaykh : No, merely wearing the garments does not mean he has intended it, just as the intention is in the heart and not on the tongue. However, among the rituals of Hajj is the talbiyah, which includes the intention, where one says: "Labbaik Allahumma bi Hajj" or "Labbaik Allahumma bi 'Umrah" or "Labbaik Allahumma bi Hajj wa 'Umrah." This talbiyah includes the intention that is in the heart of the one reciting it. As for saying "I intend Hajj" or "I intend 'Umrah," this is a religious innovation (bid'ah) that people have expanded in using in many acts of worship, such as wudu, purification, prayer, and fasting. Indeed, deeds are as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . Therefore, verbalizing intentions in all acts of worship is a religious innovation (bid'ah) that is not prescribed; rather, it is as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . The whole matter is that the talbiyah is a means of incorporating this intention into the talbiyah, such as "Labbaik Allahumma bi Hajj wa 'Umrah" or similar phrases. Yes.
Al-Huwaini: Is it obligatory to perform two rak'ahs after putting on the ihram garments?

The Shaykh : No, there is no specific prayer called the "two rak'ahs of ihram." However, it should be noted that many people overlook a matter regarding one of the known miqats, which is Dhul-Hulaifah. There, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed two rak'ahs, and these two rak'ahs were not the prayer of ihram. Rather, they were in fulfillment of the command of Jibril (peace be upon him) to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: ; or as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said. That is the Valley of 'Aqiq. This miqat has this specific characteristic, which is that the one in ihram prays two rak'ahs there to seek blessing from this blessed valley. These two rak'ahs have no connection to the prayer of ihram.