Hajj & Umrah

Q: I came to Saudi Jeddah to search for a job. I am planning to search for a job in Makkah. Can I go to Makkah without ihraam and search for a job and return to Jeddah without doing umrah?

Q: When do the restrictions of ihram start: after praying two rakaats or after saying niyat or after talbiyah?

Q:

1. Can one use a blanket with sewn borders during ihram?

2. Can one wear a watch with a leather strap which has stitches during ihram?

Q: If a wife has enough money to perform Hajj, but husband is busy because of his job. Is it OK for the woman to go for Hajj with her 16 years old son?

Q: We will be travelling to Jeddah for a month on umrah visa. Is it necessary to do umrah on the same day we land or we can do umra the next day? My husband is in Jeddah.

Q: If my wife is pregnant and is due to give birth during the hajj time while I am away, can I still go for hajj leaving her alone?

Q: I live in Saudia Arabia. I have done already two times Umrah. I want to make Umrah for my parents. My parents stay in India. Is it possible to make Umrah for my parents while they are alive?

Q: I want to perform Hajj for the second time. Can I perform this Hajj as Hajj-e-badal for my father as he is not well since he has hypertensive, sugar and prostate problems. I have problem with a mahram. My 15 year old nephew will turn 16 soon. Can he go with me as a mahram?

Q: One Haj pilgrim owes a debt around Rs. 1.5 lakh and mortgaged her gold for debt. Is it permissible to transfer the ownership of mortgaged gold and debt to another person and then go for Haj. Will the Haj be valid? 

Q: I am going for Umrah on 1 April 2018 with my husband and son. My gynecologist has prescribed utrogesan capsules to delay my period. It contains gelatine. Am I allowed to use it or should I get alternate medication?