Ruling on Wearing a Sewn Artificial Limb for a Person in Ihram

The questioner:
May Allah reward you, my honorable brother. This questioner says: The dispensation was made for the one who is harmed by shaving his hair while in ihram. Is it permissible for a person who wears an artificial limb that is sewn to wear it while in ihram?

The Shaykh:
Is it permissible?

The questioner:
Is it permissible for a person who wears an artificial limb that is sewn to wear it while in ihram?

The Shaykh:
There is nothing wrong with it if he needs it. As for wearing sewn sandals, there is nothing wrong for the one in ihram. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, my honorable brother.

The Shaykh:
One does not wear sewn clothing on the limb or on the body. However, if he wears it to protect the foot from thorns and walking barefoot, there is nothing wrong with it.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, our honorable brother.

The Shaykh:
He said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) granted a dispensation for wearing leather socks (khuffayn) for the one who did not find sandals. The leather socks are sewn. Yes.