Keeping the head uncovered at the time of entering into ihraam
Q: I am planning to go for umrah but I wear a wig due to baldness. Can I continue wearing the wig after ihraam until the time that I commence the tawaaf for umrah?
Ihraam
Using deodorant and itr before ihraam
Q:
1) Is it permissible to use a roll-on deodorant before entering into ihraam?
2) Before entering into ihraam, is it permissible to apply an itr which leaves a colour stain on one’s ihraam?
Children wearing ihraam
Q:
1. Do minor children ages 4 and 6 also have to wear ihraam?
2. Do children also have to shave their hair?
Wearing sunglasses and a watch in ihraam
Q: When in ihraam can one wear sunglasses and a watch?
Using a mask in Ihraam
Q: I have a few questions regarding hajj.
1. For example while in Ihram can one wipe his head and face with a small hand towel as it is going to be hot, especially in arafah?
2. While in Ihram can one use toothpaste to brush?
3. When you are in Ihram can one wear a dust mask as they are sensitive towards dust and fumes?
Putting on one's ihraam before passing the miqaat
Q: My friend is travelling for Umrah next week. He will land to Jeddah, from there he will travel to Makkah without making Ihraam and making Niyyat of Umrah. From the hotel after checking in he will go to Masjid-e-Ayesha with the niyyat of umrah and from there he will wear ihraam and will perform Umrah. Is it ok or is it mandatory that he has to make the niyyat from Jeddah?
Putting on ihraam in Jeddah
Q: Can you put your Ihraam on in Jeddah?
Purda in ihraam
Q: Kindly advise us about ihram purdah. We are leaving for umrah in one days time and really in need of naseehat as some people who are studying deen advise that the sin is great if purdah touches the face, so rather not wear. Whilst another person who frequents haram sharief says that ihraam purdah was only introduced recently by the conserved Indian ulama and yet another apaa says that wear a normal purdah and pay dum.We want to wear the ihraam purdah. What is the dum? And can we please be advised regarding purdah in Haram Sharief whilst in ihraam?
Covering the feet when sleeping in ihraam
Q: In state of Ihraam I heard the shoelace area must be uncovered. What about when one sleeps covering the feet?
Using toothpaste while in ihraam
Q: Please advise me with regard to the use of toothpaste, mint sweets or any food which is meant for the use of a fragrant smell whilst in Ihraam.