Q
How does Islamic law accommodate individuals facing health issues during the state of Ihram?
A
We were in the company of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) at Al-Hudaibiya in the state of Ihram and the pagans did
not allow us to proceed (to the Ka`ba). I had thick hair and lice started falling on my face. The Prophet (ﷺ)
passed by me and said, “Are the lice of your head troubling you?” I replied, Yes.” (The sub-narrator
added, “Then the following Divine Verse was revealed:– “And if anyone of you is ill or has an
ailment in his scalp, (necessitating shaving) must pay a ransom (Fida) of either fasting or feeding the
poor, Or offering a sacrifice.” (2.196)
not allow us to proceed (to the Ka`ba). I had thick hair and lice started falling on my face. The Prophet (ﷺ)
passed by me and said, “Are the lice of your head troubling you?” I replied, Yes.” (The sub-narrator
added, “Then the following Divine Verse was revealed:– “And if anyone of you is ill or has an
ailment in his scalp, (necessitating shaving) must pay a ransom (Fida) of either fasting or feeding the
poor, Or offering a sacrifice.” (2.196)
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 4191, Book 64, Hadith 231
Sahih al-Bukhari 4191, Book 64, Hadith 231
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