1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Agnosticism / Atheism
ihram
<Back to Last Page >     <Glossary Index>

 Related Terms
• hajj
• pilgrimage

 

Definition: In Islam, the concept of ihram refers to the state of ritual purification which is required of anyone who is on a hajj to Mecca. The term can also be used to refer to the special clothing worn by pilgrims for the hajj.

Also Known As: none

Alternate Spellings: none

Common Misspellings: none

Related Resources:

What is Islam?
What is Islam? What do Muslims believe? Where did Islam come from? What is jihad? Find the answers to these questions and more in our Islam FAQ.

<Back to Last Page>     <Glossary Index>
Explore Agnosticism / Atheism
About.com Special Features

2010 Horoscopes

Find out what the new year holds for you. More >

Prayers for All Occasions

Use these prayers to inspire and inform your own conversations with God. More >

  1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Agnosticism / Atheism

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.