Conditions & Fundamentals of Hajj and Umrah

Q: Is it permissible for a person to wear the half leather socks that do not cover the ankle and middle part of the foot whilst in the state of ihraam?

Q: Is the rule regarding the top part of the foot being exposed during ihraam proven from ahaadith, as many claim this in only found amoung our ulama?

Q: I need to know can you perform 2 rakaats wajib e tawaaf namaaz after Asr namaaz for Hanafi Maazab and if you did perform while you was there do you repeat the namaaz or is it valid?

Q: Is it advisable to make tawaaf with one's shoes in a bag. There are no more shoe racks in haram and it is difficult to enter and leave from same door.

Q: I have heard that the safa marwa area is not part of the Musjid proper itself, even though it is part of the haram. If that is the case, will it be permissible for me to perform safa marwa with my ihram sandals on?

Q: I would like to know the following: A sister over 45 years of age  performed hajj without a mahram. Is her Hajj valid?

Q: If a woman has enough money to perform haj, and a mahram from her family is going for haj, does haj become fardh on her and is he obliged to take her with him? These days, what is the amount that she needs to have for haj to become fardh on her (South Africa)?

Q: If a person has a huge debt to settle, is it permissible for him to go for hajj if he has a sponsor? The people that he owes have been waiting for a long time for their debts to be paid.

Q: Is it permissible to carry one’s shoes or sandals in a shoulder bag whilst making Tawaaf?  From what material should the shoulder bag be made of?

Q: My wife wants to perform Hajj with me leaving my son behind by some friends. She is still feeding the child. I am worried and do not want to leave the child behind as he is very sensitive and afraid of foriegn people. He wakes up at night and wants his mother all the time. I am trying to convience my wife to leave the hajj this year. Am I commiting a sin ? Am I obliged to take her with me for hajj?