Is it a condition for one who wants to combine 'Umrah with Hajj that he remain in Makkah after exiting the state of ihram?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it a condition for one who wants to combine 'Umrah with Hajj that he remain in Makkah after exiting the state of ihram from 'Umrah, or is it permissible for him to return to his country?

Answer:
If he returns to his country and then comes back for Hajj, he will be performing Ifrad (Hajj alone) and not Tamattu' (combining 'Umrah and Hajj). The conditions for Tamattu' are that one does not travel the distance of Qasr (shortening the prayer) between Hajj and 'Umrah. If he travels the distance of Qasr, his Tamattu' is dissolved and it becomes Ifrad. Some scholars say that it does not become Ifrad unless he returns to his country. If he returns to his country, it becomes Ifrad. But if he travels to a place other than his country between Hajj and 'Umrah, this does not harm. However, the majority hold the first view, that if he travels the distance of Qasr between Hajj and 'Umrah, then when he comes for Hajj, he will be performing Ifrad. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and companions.