It is forbidden for one who intends to perform 'Umrah to do so from the first miqat (boundary) he passes

Question : This questioner with us on the line says: We went to the northern region and stayed there for a week for treatment. They had intended to perform 'Umrah from Riyadh and passed through several cities, then they stayed in Madinah and entered the state of ihram from Madinah. Is their 'Umrah valid?

Answer : Yes, their 'Umrah is valid, because it is obligatory for them to enter the state of ihram from the first miqat (boundary) they are required to pass. The first miqat (boundary) they are required to pass on this journey is the miqat (boundary) of the people of Madinah. If they entered the state of ihram from there, they have fulfilled what is obligatory upon them. May Allah reward you well.