I have previously performed Hajj and 'Umrah, and I work in transporting pilgrims. Is it obligatory for me to enter the state of ihram with them?

The questioner : My brother, I am speaking from al-Madinah. We work in group transportation, and they send us to Makkah during the time of Hajj. They say, "Do not enter ihram from there; go in your regular clothes." I have not been to Makkah for a year.

The Shaykh : It does not contradict the fact that I performed 'Umrah before.

The questioner : Yes, I performed 'Umrah and Hajj, praise be to Allah.

The Shaykh : That is fine; it is not obligatory.

The questioner : It is not obligatory, is it?

The Shaykh : No, it is not obligatory.

The questioner : So, we go without entering ihram from here.

The Shaykh : Go, and do not enter ihram.

The questioner : Okay, thank you, my dear. Thank you, Shaykh. Thank you, thank you. May Allah keep you safe.

The Shaykh : May Allah keep you in good health.