Some pilgrims place a string on their abdomen from which a cloth hangs down to cover the two private parts. Is this considered one of the undergarments that are prohibited?

The questioner : May Allah preserve you. Some pilgrims place a string on their abdomen and waist, and from the middle of the string hangs a cloth that covers the two private parts. Is this considered one of the undergarments that are prohibited?

The Shaykh : Does he wear an izar?

The questioner : Yes, he wears the izar, and under the izar he places the string.

The Shaykh : Where is the string?

The questioner : On his waist.

The Shaykh : He belts himself with it, is that right?

The questioner : Yes, and from the middle of this string hangs a cloth that covers the two private parts.

The Shaykh : So does that mean the izar is short and does not cover?

The questioner : No, the izar is long, but under it...

The Shaykh : So it is wide, can he fold it twice or three times?

The questioner : No, no, the izar is normal, but under the izar he places a string on his waist, and from this string hangs a cloth that covers the two private parts.

The Shaykh : The two private parts are covered by the izar.

The questioner : No, I mean, even if he sits, the private part does not become exposed, and if he sleeps or something, it covers the private part completely.

The Shaykh : Have you visualized this?
The student: Yes, I mean, from under the navel until it goes back to the rear.

The Shaykh : I mean, like a diaper. By Allah, I do not know this. I see this as excessive effort and overthinking. Praise be to Allah, I am most careful that the private part not be exposed... Yes.

The questioner : May Allah preserve you, O Shaykh. If the Day of Tarwiyah coincides with Friday and the pilgrim is in Makkah, is it better for him to go to Mina or to pray in al-Masjid al-Haram?

The Shaykh : No, it is better for him to go to Mina. It is better for him to go to Mina, because this is connected to the rites of Hajj.