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- Cut nails, trim beard and hair (including the armpit and private areas).
- Take the purifying bath of Ghusl.
- Pray fard prayer (if needed) and pray two rakats of Sunnah.
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- Wearing stitched clothes, or covered footwear (socks, shoes, etc.).
- Clipping nails and trimming bodily hair.
- Covering the head or using anything to shade themselves from the sun, rain, etc.
- Having sexual intercourse with one's wife.
- Getting married.
- Hunting land animals or killing insects (unless in the case of self-defense).
- Using perfume, oil, or any other beauty-enhancing products.
- Looking into a mirror with the intention of adorning oneself.
- Carrying any sort of weapons (knives, etc.)
- Using harsh words, fighting with others, lying or boasting.
- Wearing open footwear like slippers (as long as all the toes and most of the upper foot is visible).
- The pilgrim is allowed to cover his body and feet with blankets, or pieces of cloth that are stitched at the edges. He may even use extra
pieces of cloth if needed to protect against the cold.
- He may use safety pins or clips to keep the cloths in place.
- He may use a belt or a money purse, even if they are stitched, to keep his valuables.
- Pilgrims may use lotions, creams, or medications if they are for medical purposes.
- He may use unscented soaps and shampoos for cleansing purposes.
- He is allowed to shade his head from the sun/rain temporarily under stationery entities like walls.
- He is allowed to look into the mirror out of necessity (e.g. while driving), and he can use a camera.
- A man is allowed to change his clothes (while following the dress code of Ihram) as many times as needed (e.g. if they become dirty, etc.).
- He can use phones, but it is best to place them away from the ear, as otherwise, it may count as covering the ear.
