Question
If a pilgrim plans to make the intention of Ihram on the flight near Miqaat, should he pray 2 Nafl of Ihram from home, at the airport or on the plane?
If on the plane, should this be sitting or standing and must they face Qibla?
Should a male be in Ihram clothes for these 2 Nafl?
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Answer
The Nafl prayers for Ihram are to be performed after wearing the Ihram clothing and before making the intention of Ihram by reciting the Talbiyah.
Therefore, if the Ihram clothing was donned at home, then the Nafl prayer for Ihram may be performed at home. Otherwise, one may don the Ihram clothing at the airport, pray the Nafl prayer for Ihram there, and then board the plane.
One may also perform the Nafl prayer aboard the plane.
Since women do not have specific Ihram clothing, they are to offer the Nafl for Ihram in their regular clothing.
If the plane is in flight, it is not necessary to face the Qiblah for the Nafl prayer, rather one may offer the Nafl prayer while seated in whichever direction the plane is facing.
Note: This ruling applies only to Nafl prayers. The details of praying Farḍ and Wajib prayers on a plane may be referred to in our other Fatawa.
Answered By: Usman Madani (Askmufti scholar)
Verified By: Mufti Sajid Attari
Translated Answer
Date: 28th May 2024