During Hajj or Umrah, there are prohibitions that must not be violated. This is intended to show how a servant can be obedient to Allah's commands. Ihram is the state in which one has made the intention to perform the Hajj rituals, during which certain prohibitions must be observed. On the other hand, Tahallul is the state in which it becomes permissible to do what was previously forbidden.
Do's & Don'ts of Hajj and Umrah
Prohibitions during Ihram
Recommended Acts Before Intending Ihram
Trimming nails
Neatly grooming mustache and hair
Removing underarm and pubic hair
Applying hair oil
Performing the sunnah bath for ihram
Performing ablution (wudu)
Wearing white ihram garments
Performing the sunnah prayer for ihram
Recommended Acts During Ihram
Facing the Qibla
Remaining in a state of ablution (wudu)
Recommended Acts After Intending Ihram
Reciting Talbiyah, making supplications (du'a), reading the Quran, and engaging in remembrance of Allah (dhikr)