Forbidden acts in Ihram:

1. Al Rafath: A husband and a wife are not allowed to have intimate relations (sexual inrercourse, nor even touch or kiss…etc).
2. Disobedience: not to be disobedient.
3. No quarrelling or arguing which leads to anger, insulting and fighting.
4. Wearing sewn clothes (for men).
5. Cutting the hair.
6. The use of perfume (or any scented soap or shampoo is prohibited).
7. Cutting the nails.
8. Covering the head (for men).
9. Hunting.
10. Cutting trees.
11. Wearing socks and full shoes that cover the middle part of the foot (Pilgrims should wear slippers or sandals).
12. Covering of the face or feet during sleep.

Permissible acts in Ihram:

1. Taking a shower intending Tahara, cleanness or for refreshment without using any scented soap, shampoo or toothpaste.
2. Pulling out a tooth.
3. Setting broken bones.
4. Rubbing of the head or the body very gently without causing any hair to drop. If any hair falls, he must offer alms to the poor.
5. It is permissible to wear sandals, a ring, glasses, earphones, a watch, a belt and wallet for keeping money and papers.
6. A pilgrim can change and clean Ihram dress but this act is not recommended.

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