Q: I am planning to go for Hajj in 2020 but not sure what kind of sandal I can wear when I am in ihraam. I found that some of them are saying I have to wear a slipper with the 2 belts (flip flop) without any stitches. Some say that I can wear any kind as long as the back and the front are open and some say that it cannot cover the middle part of the foot. Please explain to me what kind of footwear I can wear, if possible a picture would be great.
Q: I know that if a person will be performing qurbaani, then he should avoid removing his hair and nails during the first ten days of Zul-Hijjah, until his qurbaani animal has been slaughtered.
However, when performing hajj, I am told that you should remove your hair and nails before the 7th Zul-Hijjah. My questions are as follows:
1. If you are performing qurbaani and hajj, when should you remove your hair and nails?
2. Do you need to perform the qurbaani yourself, or can it be performed at home (back in South Africa) by someone else (parents, siblings or your children)?
Q: When one is making tawaaf, is one allowed to:
1. Drink zamzam that someone is giving out?
2. Drink zamzam by proceeding to the nearest tank, without being in dire need of the water, but to quench one's thirst?
3. Sit and rest for a while, drinking zamzam, etc.?
Q: I would like to know that when a female makes tawaaf and men bump into her or touch her, is it better for her not to make tawaaf and only make when the crowd is small so she can be sure no men touch her? Or is it ok to continue making tawaaf? If the woman is elderly is it ok?
Q: I performed my first Umrah and removed all my hair with a zero trimmer. After 2-3 days, I performed a second Umrah and removed my hair using the same zero trimmer (though the hairs were very few). I was in doubt as to whether it was correct for me to use the zero trimmer. Since I had a doubt, I used a blade when I made the next 3-4 Umrahs after that. Was it correct for me to use a zero trimmer or was it necessary for me to use a blade?
Q:
1. Can I wear sunglasses when making tawaaf for umrah and hajj?
2. Can I wear perfume at the time of tawaaf for umrah and hajj?
Q: I would like to know what kind of slipper I can wear in the state of ihraam. Is it a must to wear a 2 belt slipper or I can wear the slipper which is open in the front and back?
Q: Can someone who doesn't have a knowledge of the holy Qur'aan perform Hajj?
Q: Can a patient who has a urine problem perform umrah by wearing a pamper (diaper) in tawaaf?
Q: I work as a flight attendant for an airline. Sometimes when I come to Jeddah, once I come to the hotel, I shower and put on my ihram on and go and do umrah. Is this ok?