It is preferable that she puts on socks or foot wear. It is better for her as more covering. It will be sufficient if she is dressing in ample clothes. There is no objection if she puts on socks and then takes them off. But it is not permissible for her to assume Ihram in two gloves, because a woman is prohibited to wear gloves in Ihram. She is also forbidden to put veil on her face or any other thing similar to veil.

The place of intention is the heart. The pilgrim should intend in his heart that he is performing Hajj on behalf of person or his brother or some other else. Nevertheless, it is better to declare his intention be tongue and say: "Oh Allah! I am in Thy presence intending to perform Hajj on behalf of so-and -so" or "Oh Allah!

As long as his intention is to perform Hajj on behalf of his mother but he forgot to mention this, the Hajj will be for his mother, as the intention is stronger here. The Messenger of Allah (Blessing and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Actions are but the intention"

There are different opinions among scholars in respect of its desirability. The most of them are of the opinion that the two Raka'at prayer is desirable before Ihram. Pilgrims should make ablution and pray two Raka'at, then recite Talbeyah.