Among the chief rites of HAJJ are some prohibitions to be observed during the state of Ihram, when the pilgrim has to have his White Garb on. Some of the prohibitions that the pilgrim should abstain are as follows:ِ

      The pilgrim should not cut his nail, and cut or trim his hair. No game must be hunted, and no scent must be used. Even the pilgrim must not see himself through a looking glass. Cutting the trees within the Sacred precinct of KAABEH is also forbidden, and sexual contacts are unlawful.

      All the said prohibitions apply equally to man and woman, and the taboos are removed on the 10th day when the HAJJ has been completed:ِ ``Let them remove their SUPERFLUOUS. (TRIM UP)''

      Then there is a second commandment in the verse (NO.29):ِ

      ``....And let them fulfil their, ``VOWS'' and encircle the Ancient House.''

      Many of the pilgrims may vow to perform extra prayer or circumambulation, or sacrifice, for certain demands. Here, they are reminded not to forget their promise.

      And as to why KAABEH has been named the, ``ANCIENT HOUSE'' in the above verse? Because it is the oldest center of Monotheism, and it is the first house built for people to worship Allah. (S 3:96)