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Hajj Rites and its Rulings Part 2 - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Hajj Rites and its Rulings Part 2 2023-06-24 450 Views Hajj , Pilgrimage , Hajj Rites , Hajj Rulings , Meqat In continuation of the selected rulings on Hajj rites based on the religious verdicts (Fatwas) of His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sistani (May his authority be prolonged) we shall be discussed some selected rulings related to Meqats (designated places) for wearing ihram as follows: Contents Places of Meqat NOTE: NOTES: Rules of Meqats There are special places designated by the sacred rules of Islam for wearing the ihram.

It is incumbent on the pilgrim to wear the ihram there before visiting the Ka’ba and moving towards Mecca. Places of Meqat There are nine such places, each of which is called Meqat: 1. Thul Hulaifah: This is situated near Madinah. It is the Meqat for the people of Madinah and all those who wish to perform the pilgrimage travelling from Madinah. As a matter of caution, it is preferred that the ihram be worn, if possible, in the local mosque known as Masjid-ush-Shajarah .

It is insufficient, though, to wear it outside, except for ladies in menstruation or the like. NOTE: It is not permissible to delay wearing the ihram from Dhul Hulaifah and wearing it at Johfa instead, except for a valid reason, such as sickness or due to weakness. 2. Wadil-Aqeeq: This is the Meqat for the people of Iraq and Najd and those passing through there. It has three parts: Maslakh, Ghamrah and Thati Irq.

The preferred opinion is for a pilgrim to wear his/her ihram before reaching Thati Irq, if there is no case for dissimulation (Taqiyyah) or illness. NOTE: It has been said that in dissimulation, it is permitted to wear ihram secretly before Thati Irq without removing all clothes. On getting there, the clothes may be removed and the ihram is worn without incurring any kaffarah (penalty). However, this opinion is not free from ishkal. 3.

Johfa: This is the Meqat for the people of Syria, Egypt and the West and those who pass from there if they have not worn ihram earlier at Thul Hulaifa either with or without excuse. 4. Yalamlam: This is the Meqat for the people of Yemen and those who pass from there. It is the name of a mountain. 5. Qarn-ul-Manaazil: This is the Meqat for the people of Ta’if and all those who pass through that route.