Hajj & 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: My parents and I are going for Umrah on the 23 February insha allah. Please can you shed some light on Umrah for me as this is going to be our first trip out of South Africa. I have been reading books on Umrah.

Q:

1. I have witnessed many Muslims standing up when they drink Zam Zam Water. Those who sit and drink are being ridiculed by many people and even Mullahs who justify that we must always stand up while drinking Zam Zam Water. 
2. I have also witnessed many people standing/walking while drinking water and eating dates in Haram Sharief in Makkah. But, the Sunnah of Rasul Allah Sallallaahu Alaihiwa Sallam is that we must always sit while drinking or eating. Please clarify in detail.

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: I have a question about Umrah. I am scheduled to travel for umrah in early Feb 14 and thinking about going to Madinah first after landing at Jeddah from NY and after staying few days in Madinah, I will travel to Makkah for Umrah. Can I do this or I have to perform umrah first before going to Madinah?

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: When you go for umrah, is it necessary that you have to ask familly and friends sorry before you go?