Question Summary:
im am a revert to islam and about to visit mecca/medina to complete my first umra.

Question Detail:

im am a revert to islam and about to visit mecca/medina to complete my first umra.before i reverted i was tattooed heavily on my forearms naturally my arms will be exposed and i have concerns and worries how this will be percieved.is it permisable to cover to cover my arms at the kibla? youre advice would be appreciated.

Answer :

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
It is in fact advisable for you to cover your arms while in Ihram.
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah