Q: I'd like to seek guidance on below matters in relation to Ihram and Hajj:
1. Is it permissible to use an umbrella and sunglasses during the state of Ihram?
2. Is it permissible to use fragrance free sunscreen cream and body wash during the state of Ihram?
3. Is it permissible to use earphones during state of Ihram to listen to something or foam earplugs in ears to reduce noise while sleeping?
4. Is it permissible to use slipper shoes/sliders for men during ihram that cover some part of the top of the foot, however it keeps the heels, ankles and toes exposed?
5. If one's hair, nail or skin falls off unintentionally during ihram, does his state of ihram continue or need to offer dam and redo ihram intention?
6. Does a person offering Hajj and doing animal sacrifice at Makkah in relation to his Hajj also needs to offer Eid-ul Adha qurbani that he do every year or whether that's not required?
7. If a person offering Hajj for 1st time is also helping move parent on wheelchair during obligatory Tawaf and Saee offering, would his own Tawaf and Saee rites be offered at the same time if he makes such intention for himself as well, or does he need to offer his own Tawaf and Saee separately to complete his Hajj?
A:
1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. Yes.
4. No.
5. The state of ihraam continues. And if you had plucked out hair then some sadaqah should be given.
6. If he is not a musaafir and he has the means he may do the qurbani in Mina or ask for it to be done at home.
7. Yes, his own tawaaf and sa`ee will be done.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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