Is it better to enter the state of ihram from Makkah or from Abi Qais?

The questioner : Regarding the miqat of Makkah, is it permissible for me to enter the state of ihram from Makkah and not from Abi Qais?

The Shaykh : The error is that you did not enter the state of ihram from Abi Qais.

The questioner : It is better, meaning.

The Shaykh : Because it is the miqat that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) designated.

The questioner : (peace and blessings be upon him).

The Shaykh : It is better to leave Makkah, go down to Abi Qais, take a bath, and enter the state of ihram from there.

The questioner : Regarding the five prayers.

The Shaykh : If you fear the crowding and tightness, and you have taken a bath in Makkah and gone to the Well of Ali and put on your ihram clothes there, there is no harm.

The presenter : There is no harm, yes. Thank you.