Saturday 27 Rabi‘ at-akhir 1448 - 10 October 2026
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Is it permissible for the pilgrim in ihram to put a bandage on his knee because it is hurting him?

Question

Is it permissible for the person who is doing ‘umrah to put a bandage on his knee because he feels pain in it?.

Answer

Praise be to Allah.

Yes, it is permissible for the pilgrim who is doing ‘Umrah or Hajj to put a bandage on his leg to support it if it is hurting him, and even if it is not hurting him, if that will serve a purpose for him. Bandages and the like are not regarded as clothing. End quote.

Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, 22/139

Source: Islam Q&A