Ihram for someone entering Makkah and leaving intending to perform Hajj

Q 2: A pilgrim made the intention to perform Hajj, but had a reason to visit Makkah and then go to Al-Madinah. He passed Al-Sayl without assuming Ihram (ritual state for Hajj and ‘Umrah) and entered Makkah and then traveled to Al-Madinah. He assumed Ihram in Al-Madinah for performing Hajj. What is the ruling on someone who does this?

A: If a pilgrim goes to the Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj and ‘Umrah) appointed for the people of Madinah and comes from there having assumed Ihram, there is nothing on him for having entered Makkah earlier without assuming Ihram. It is, however, preferable to enter from Al-Sayl in a state of Ihram.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.