Using zam zam water for istinja
Q: If a person used zam zam water for istinjaa whilst having no other water available, will he be sinful?
Hajj & Umrah
Performing umrah and conveying the reward to one's parents
Q: Can I perform umrah for my parents as they are alive?
Performing tawaaf on the upper level
Q: If a person is healthy and he performs tawaaf on the top level of the mataaf, which is meant for people in wheelchairs, will his tawaaf be valid?
Drinking flavoured items in the state of ihraam
Q:
1- In the state of Ihraam if a person drinks water which has rose or Kewra inside, is there any penalty?
2- In the state of Ihraam if a person drinks milk shake which has rose syrup inside or drinks strawberry milk shakes, is there any penalty?
3- Is it permissible to drink juice like Ribena or Miranda etc in the state of Ihraam?
Doing sa'ee on a wheelchair
Q:
1. Zaid is unable to do 7 circuits Sai of Safa Marwa walking in one go due to sickness (arthritis) but is able to do half a circuit or one circuit daily. Is there any penalty if Zaid does 7 circuits of Sai in one go sitting on a wheelchair?
2. In the above situation Zaid did complete Sai of Safa Marwa sitting on a wheelchair last year is there any penalty?
3. If penalty is compulsory and Zaid goes for Umrah again this year, does Qadha of the Sai of Safa Marwa, will the penalty fall off?
Wiping one's face and head with a towel in ihraam
Q: While in the state of ihraam, is it permissible for a male and female to wipe their face and head with a towel after performing wudhu or ghusl? If it is not permissible, will damm be compulsory?
Shaving the head being more rewarding than trimming the hair
Q: Is it better for a male to shave the head or trim the hair after performing hajj or umrah?
Idhtibaa (Leaving the Shoulder Open during Tawaaf)
Q: Which shoulder must we cover and which shoulder must we leave open when performing tawaaf in ihraam?
Covering the Head with a Sheet while Sleeping
Q: Is it permissible for a person in ihraam to cover himself with a sheet or duvet when sleeping?
Wearing undergarments in the state of ihraam
Q: The following two errors were made by me unintentionally whilst in Ihraam.
1) When I put on the Ihraam I forgot to remove my underpants. I realised this after about 20 minutes. I removed it immediately thereafter.
2) After coming out of the toilet, I washed my hands using soap unintentionally. Please advise what compensation is due from me, and please advise whether the compensation must be paid/done in Makkah or if it can be done here.