Must-takes to Umrah and Hajj

[Umar.H]

Thanks for the advice on carrying a drawstring bag for slippers. Its not that mine are expensive (taking very basic flip flops), just don't want to take somebody else's or have to waste time buying more after each visit to the mosque. Heard its near impossible to find your pair when busy.

Im assuming we're allowed to wear these bags with us during salah, on our back like a ruck-sack? Is anyone aware of any ruling? Is it common practice?

[masuda]

assalamualaikum
wud like to know whats the rule for women ihram. whats best? whether to keep the face uncovered or cover by usin a cap so that the cloth doesnot touch the face?
coz when i went to umrah i did use cap n over it used necape but due to rush i was feeling very uncomfortable n also was getting headache as i am not used to wearing cap. moreover due to rush my neccappe used to touch my face sometimes it was even difficult to handle.
i wud also like to know whats the ruling regarding women wearing gloves? some ppl also said ladies should wear open slippers and should not wear socks. how far is it true from the islamic point of view?

[bugmenot]

A saudi-based charity organisation (http://www.hajigift.org) is providing 'hajj pack' freely to hajjis.

Content of the pack :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=uEKem5rKhWU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=jTXk2j78tcs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=G1KKoGQQROg