Conditions & Fundamentals of Hajj and Umrah

Q: Is it compulsory for one to put on ihraam (i.e. to wear the ihraam towels) for Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah in hajj, or can one make Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah in one’s sewn clothes?

Q: A married lady wants to perform umrah without a mahram but with a group of ladies, is it permissible?

Q: What is the ruling regarding a person who suffers from haemorrhoids (piles) and intends going for hajj? Is it permissible for such a person to apply a plaster or tie a bandage in the state of ihraam? 

Q:

1. For Hajj tamatu, what is the exact day and time to wear ihram of Hajj?

2. Am I supposed to wear Hajj ihram from meeqat, or from the hotel room in which I will be staying?

Q:

1. What is the best time for tawaf without rush, so that I can avoid getting touched by men?

2. Also, should we perform tawaf on the ground floor, or on the floors above?

Q: Is it allowed in ihraam to take a shower without using shampoo, soap and changing the ihraam during the 5 days of Hajj?

Q: Can we wear bags (in which we keep our cards, documents and passport) during tawaaf in hajj or umrah?

Q: Where should one's gaze be whilst making tawaaf?

Q: Can a person change his ihraam cloths? Is there any difference in the masalah if there is an excuse or not?

Q: Can one make 3 tawwafs i.e. 21 rounds consecutively then read the waajibut tawaaf salaah after the 3 tawaafs i.e. 3 x 2 rakaats of waajibut tawaaf?