Is a pilgrim in a state of ihram required to do anything if he wears a medical neck brace?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible to wear a medical neck brace during for , and it is recommended to offer a (expiation) for it—which is a choice between sacrificing a sheep, or fasting for three days, or feeding six needy persons—keeping in mind that the opinion stating that fidyah is not obligatory in this case is a strong one, supported by the permissibility of bandaging wounds during Ihram.
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