NOTES: It is pertinent to mention that in the last four Meqats, i.

NOTES: It is pertinent to mention that in the last four Meqats, i.e., numbers (2) to (5), the Meqats are not confined to the mosques only, but all that which comes under the banner of these places is so considered. If the pilgrim is unable to specify the exact place, he can wear the ihram by making a vow (nadhr) before reaching the Meqat. 6.

The proximity of any of the above-quoted Meqats: If a person takes a route which does not cross any of the said Meqats, he must wear ihram from any place which is parallel to the Meqat, that is to say, a place at which, when he faces the Holy Ka’ba, one of the Meqats would be to his right or left, and when he proceeds from that point to Makkah, the Meqat would be behind him.

It is sufficient to use common sense to determine if one has reached such a point; it is not necessary to take exact measurements. If a person takes a route on which he reaches a place which becomes parallel to two Meqats, it, as a matter of preferential precaution, is recommended that he should wear an ihram on reaching the first of such two places. 7.

Makkah: This is the Meqat for Hajj-ut-Tamatu’, as well as Hajj-ul-Qirān and Ifrād for the residents of Makkah, and its neighbourhood – irrespective of whether or not their obligation shifted to that of the residents of Makkah – as they are not required to proceed to the rest of the Meqats. However, it is preferable for all, except women, to proceed to some other Meqats, such as Ja’ranah to wear their ihram.

As a matter of precaution, one should wear ihram at a place within the area considered as part of the ancient Makkah at the time of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a), although it is permissible to wear it at one of the new places recently built, except those which would fall outside the Haram. 8. The pilgrim’s home: This is the Meqat for those who are nearer to Makkah than the Meqat as it is permissible for them to wear ihram from their homes and are not obliged to return to a Meqat. 9.

Adnal Hil like Hudaybiyyah, Ja’ranah, or Tan’eem: It is the Meqat for Umrat-ul-Mufradah after the Hajj-ul-Qirān or Ifrād and all Umrat-ul-Mufradah by those in Makkah. Rules of Meqats Rule 1: It is not permissible to wear ihram before reaching Meqat nor is it enough just to pass from there in ihram. There is no alternative to wearing the ihram at the Meqat itself.