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IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS HAJI DAN KORBAN SIRI KE-102: HUKUM PEMAKAIAN GELANG TANGAN HAJI BAGI JEMAAH LELAKI
What is the ruling on male pilgrims wearing the Hajj wristband, given that bracelets are considered women's adornment?
Short answer
It is permissible for male pilgrims to wear the Hajj identification wristband.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum Edisi Haji & Korban
- Topic
- Hajj & Umrah
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
It is permissible for male pilgrims to wear the Hajj identification wristband. It is worn for identification rather than adornment, since identity cards are impractical in crowded situations such as during tawaf. The band does not resemble women's jewellery and is not made of gold, so the reason for the prohibition on men wearing bracelets is absent and the prohibition does not apply.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, hukum pemakaian gelang tangan pengenalan diri yang dipakai oleh jemaah haji lelaki adalah harus dan tidak termasuk di dalam larangan pemakaian gelang tangan bagi lelaki.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS HAJI DAN KORBAN SIRI KE-102: HUKUM PEMAKAIAN GELANG TANGAN HAJI BAGI JEMAAH LELAKI”, 2 June 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-haji-korban/6262-irsyad-hukum-khas-haji-dan-korban-siri-ke-102-hukum-pemakaian-gelang-tangan-haji-bagi-jemaah-lelaki. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-male-pilgrims-wearing-hajj-wristband/