MATTERS DISCOURAGED IN IHRAM

(1) To wear ihram in black cloths; as a matter of caution, this colour must be avoided and it is preferred that the ihram be of white cloths.

(2) To sleep on yellow bedding or pillow.

(3) To wear dirty cloths for ihram. If they become dirty in the state of ihram, it is better not to wash them but there is no objection in wearing another pair.

(4) To wear ihram of cloths with pictures.

(5) To apply henna before wearing ihram if its colour would remain at the time of wearing ihram.

(6) To have a bath and it is preferred, as a matter of caution, that one must not massage the body.

(7) To reply to a caller by saying, "Labbaik", that is I am present.