Passing the Miqat in ordinary clothes and then wearing the ihram in Makkah

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, I intended to enter the state of ihram, but the regulations prevented me, so I passed the miqat in my regular clothes. I had intended to enter ihram, but I did not wear the ihram clothes until I was in Makkah. Is that permissible?

Answer:
Yes, this is a trick used by workers, many of the imported workers, because they are prohibited from repeating Hajj due to the crowds. They use a trick: they pass the miqat in their clothes, intending to enter ihram, and once they have passed it, they take off their sewn clothes and put on the ihram clothes. This is a mistake and is not permissible, but their Hajj is valid, their Hajj is valid. However, they must pay a fidyah (ransom payment) for wearing sewn clothes after entering ihram. They must pay a fidyah for wearing sewn clothes. In this fidyah, they have a choice between fasting for three days, feeding six poor people, or slaughtering sheep. They have a choice. If he wants to fast, he can fast anywhere. If he wants to feed or slaughter, it must be in Makkah, for the poor of the Haram. Yes.