Day Questions

What should I do if I come to wipe my head and feet, and I find my hands really dry?

If the hands become dry because of a justifiable excuse, like if he forgot or due to the heat, then one should make the hand wet with the wetness from the beard, eye lashes, eyebrows or any other areas of the face, and wipe using that wetness.

There is a cream that when applied onto the hand creates an invisible barrier on the hand and water just rolls off. Is it permissible to shake women's hands when this cream is applied seeing as there is a barrier over the skin?

If there is indeed a barrier created by such a cream, it will be permissible to shake hands in the mentioned scenario, as long as it does not involve another prohibition, like causing desire or humiliation or the like.

If one contracts temporary marriage without specifying a dower, does it become void?

If the contract was based on not considering the dower then it is void. If not mentioning the dower was due to oblivion, shyness or any similar reason then the marriage contract is correct and the husband must pay his wife a dower that is usually paid for a woman with similar characteristics and circumstances.