Ruling on touching items to be used during the state of ihram

Question:
He says: Is it true that when you intend to enter the state of ihram, whether for the lesser pilgrimage or the major pilgrimage, you must hold onto everything you intend to use during the ihram, such as money and personal items?

Answer:
There is no basis for this. Rather, one puts on the garments of ihram and recites the talbiyah for the lesser pilgrimage or the major pilgrimage, and does whatever is permissible for him to do, even if he did not bring those items with him when entering ihram. He may place his money in his lower garment or with some of his necessities, even if he did not have them in mind when entering ihram. This is something with no basis. Rather, it is better to take a ritual bath and perform the ablution, and pray two units of prayer if it is easy, then recite the talbiyah for the lesser pilgrimage or the major pilgrimage and intend it in his heart, saying: “O Allah, here I am for the lesser pilgrimage,” or if it is the major pilgrimage, “O Allah, here I am for the major pilgrimage,” even if he did not have in mind the things he will carry with him. And if he remembers them afterwards, after he has mounted his mount, and asks for money or another item and carries it with him, there is nothing wrong with this, and praise be to Allah. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you.