Conditions & Fundamentals of Hajj and Umrah

Q: Can one wear sandals while making sa'i of saffa and marwah. Also can one use toothpaste in the state of ihram and what should one do if one has a problem with urine drops when in ihraam?

Q: I once performed umrah when I just became baaligh. My grandparents and I entered Makkah without being in Ihraam and also I did not wear proper shoes in Ihraam. However, all of this was done unknowingly, as I had not yet been taught that. Should I still pay a dam and what should one do if one cannot afford a dam?

Q: If any hair from my head falls out unintentionally in ihram will dum be wajib?

Q: I live in Jeddah. My mother is coming to visit us. She is coming to Madina and next week we are planning to perform umrah with her. Is it a must that she wear Ihraam from Pakistan? Although we planning to go for umrah next week?

Q: Is it permissible for a female to wear a normal niqaab when performing umrah, or does she have to keep her face uncovered while in ihraam? The cap purdah is very difficult to use. 

Q: Recently, I underwent an operation for hydrocele. I now want to perform umrah, but I need to wear underwear under the ihraam, otherwise I will be in pain during the tawaaf and sa’ee, and complications may arise. In these circumstances, is it permissible for me to wear underwear?

Q: My question is regarding dam (penalty) at hajj. On a few occasions during ihram I covered my head with a towel but took it off after I realize that this is against the rules of ihram but it was unintentionally. I asked a maulana about this and he said its ok. Also, during sleep I had my head covered with a towel for I don't know how long and when I woke up, I realized that it was on and took it off right away. Once again, this was unintentional, so I asked the maulana again and he said its ok but just give dam just in case.

Q: Is it permissible for a husband in the state of ihraam to cut his wife’s hair for her to come out from ihraam after completing the umrah or vice versa? If this is a violation, will damm be compulsory upon them?

Q: A person who is working in Saudi desires to perform Hajj. Can he enter the haram without ihraam, and before Hajj begins, he will tie his ihraam at the Aisha Miqaat and then enter with the intention of performing Hajj?

Q: Can one wear a watch in the state of ihraam? Can one use the towel cloth that is being sold for purpose of Ihram?