Fatwa ID: 03670

Answered by: Maulana Tahsin Alam

Question

What is the ruling of wearing a mask in ihram?

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Answer:

According to the Ḥanafi madhhab, wearing a face mask is not permitted and will necessitate an obligatory ṣaḍaqah (2.32kg of wheat or its value in cash) if worn for a short while. If it is worn for a complete day or night, paying the damm will be wājib.[1]

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Written by Maulana Tahsin Alam

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

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