as we have mentioned from the hadith of 'Aisha and the statement of Ibn 'Umar. Muslim (3) has narrated from Nubayh ibn Wahb, who said: "We went out with Aban ibn 'Uthman, until when we were at Malal (4), 'Umar ibn 'Ubayd Allah complained of his eyes, so he sent to Aban ibn 'Uthman to ask him, and he sent back to him: 'Apply dressing to them with sabir (aloe), for 'Uthman narrated from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) regarding a man who complains of his eyes while in ihram, that he should apply dressing (5) to them with sabir.'" There is evidence in this for the permissibility of that which is of the same meaning, provided it contains no adornment or perfume. Ibrahim saw no harm in [applying] red dharur (a fragrant powder).

592 - Issue: He said: (And she shall avoid everything that a man avoids, except for clothing and the shading of the mahmil [litter]).

Ibn al-Mundhir said: All the scholars from whom we have knowledge have unanimously agreed that a woman is prohibited from that which men are prohibited from, except for some clothing. The scholars have reached a consensus that a woman in ihram may wear shirts (1), tunics, trousers, head covers, and leather socks (khuff). This is so because the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) [to the person in ihram (2)], and his ruling upon him, includes both men and women. Clothing was only excepted from this out of necessity for covering the woman, for she is 'awra (a private part), except for her face; thus, her being bare would lead to her exposure. Therefore, clothing was permitted for her for the sake of covering, just as a man is permitted to tie the izar (lower garment) so that it does not fall and expose (3) the 'awra, whereas he is not permitted to tie the rida' (upper garment). Ibn 'Umar narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbid women in their ihram from...