Ihraam

Q: In state of Ihraam I heard the shoelace area must be uncovered. What about when one sleeps covering the feet?

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.

Q: My mother requests a fatwa to show some women regarding the purdah in ihram, explaining:

1. The cloth should not touch the face

2. Purdah has to be observed from ghayr mahrams.

There is a misconception amongst some women who, throughout the year observe purda, اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّه, but due to a certain aalim's wife informing them that purdah is not necessary in ihraam, they discard it during umrah. She also would like to find out from Hazrat that:

3. Is wearing a normal purdah intentionally a major sin?

4. Would this also be the case if out of circumstances, since due to her eyesight, she cannot see with the cap purdah clearly?

5. What would be the penalty if the cap purdah unintentionally touches the face?

Q: What is the Shar’ee ruling in the case where a person passed the meeqaat without tying the ihraam?

Q: If wearing the cap purdah in ihraam is difficult, should a woman wear the normal purdah or not wear any? Some are of the opinion of wearing the normal purdah and removing before 12 hours, is this also a correct view?

Q: Is applying ointment for pain or other cause also prohibited after one had entered ihram, because normally all ointment has a scent whereas all scented things are prohibited in the state of ihram?

Q: A female scholar in Masjid Nabwi told my wife that it is permissible to cover the face while doing Umrah and that there is no proof for covering the face while doing umrah. She followed her instruction and did umrah while her face was covered with niqaab. Was the female scholar correct? Does my wife have to pay any type of compensation?

Q: I am going for umrah in April and I have a problem that after finishing the urination, I still dripping for a while so I would like to know that if I can wear an underwear to hold on?

Q: If the husband kisses the wife without lust while in the state of ihraam, what penalty must he pay?

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?