The Miqat for entering into the state of Ihram for the Nigerians who perform Hajj and `Umrah

Q: What is the Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) for entering into the state of Ihram (ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah) for the Nigerian pilgrims and those who perform 'Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)?

A: Whoever wants to perform Hajj or `Umrah should wear Ihram (clothing worn during the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) at the Miqat by which he actually passes or comes from its direction when travelling by land, by sea or by air, from the five Miqats which the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has specified. These are as follows: Dhul-Hulayfah for people coming from Al-Madinah and those who use the same route; Al-Juhfah for people coming from Al-Sham (the Levant) and Egypt and Morocco and those who take the same route; Yalamlam for people coming from Yemen, and those who followed the same route; Qarn Al-Manazil for people coming from Najd and those who used the same route; and Dhat `Irq for people coming from Iraq and those who use the same route. Concerning these specified Miqats, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: And these Miqats are for those living at those very places, and others who come through those places with the intention of performing Hajj or ‘Umrah. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his Companions.