Is it permissible when performing Hajj or `Umrah to begin Ihram from Abar `Aly, in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah although arriving in Jeddah first?
Q:
Is it permissible for pilgrims, whether performing Hajj or `Umrah, to begin Ihram (ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah) from
Abar `Aly,
in
Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah?
Please btake into consideration that they first arrive in
Jeddah
Airport then continue the journey to Al-Madinah, and so they need to enter Ihram from
Abar `Aly?
A:
Pilgrims who arrive at
Jeddah Airport, where they intend to leave
Jeddah for Al-Madinah before commencing the rituals of Hajj or `Umrah, then end their visit to Al-Madinah and want to return to
Makkah should enter Ihram from the Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah) of
the people of Madinah, i.e.
Dhul-Hulayfah, which is called
"Abar `Aly". This is because they fall under the same ruling as
the people of Al-Madinah, in compliance with the statement of the Prophet (peace be upon him) regarding the Miqats:
These Miqats are for those living at these very places, and also for non-indigenous people who come through these places with the intention of performing Hajj and `Umrah.
(Agreed upon by Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim)May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.