Is the lesser pilgrimage obligatory for everyone who comes to Makkah for any purpose?
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Question:
He says: If a man enters Makkah for another purpose, such as visiting a relative or for trade, is it necessary for him to enter the state of ihram for the lesser pilgrimage upon reaching the miqat?
Answer:
The correct view is that he is not required to enter the state of ihram if he does not intend to perform 'Umrah or Hajj, but rather wants to go to Makkah for one of his needs. The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the miqats, "They are for HajjSunan al-Bayhaqi 4:296 or 'Umrah," indicates that the one who does not intend Hajj or 'Umrah is not required to enter the state of ihram. However, if he enters the state of ihram, it is better for him, and performing 'Umrah is better for him.
He says: If a man enters Makkah for another purpose, such as visiting a relative or for trade, is it necessary for him to enter the state of ihram for the lesser pilgrimage upon reaching the miqat?
Answer:
The correct view is that he is not required to enter the state of ihram if he does not intend to perform 'Umrah or Hajj, but rather wants to go to Makkah for one of his needs. The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the miqats, "They are for Hajj
They are for those who come to them from outside their own people who intend Hajj
لهن ولمن أتى عليهن من غير أهلهن ممن يريد الحج
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تجب العمرة على كل من جاء مكة لغرض ما؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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