Is it obligatory to enter the state of ihram for one who goes to Makkah for other than Hajj or 'Umrah

The questioner : If someone wants to go to Makkah for other than Hajj or 'Umrah, just to visit some relatives, is it obligatory for them to perform Hajj?

The Shaykh : Huh? If he goes to Makkah.

The questioner : Yes. If he goes to Makkah. Yes, for other than Hajj or 'Umrah, just to visit some of his relatives, is it obligatory for him to enter the state of ihram?

The Shaykh : No, if he goes to Makkah for other than Hajj or 'Umrah, it is not obligatory for him to enter the state of ihram.

The questioner : Okay, it is possible to ask about fasting.

The Shaykh : I say that if he goes to Makkah for other than Hajj or 'Umrah, he does not have to enter the state of ihram.

The questioner : Okay, a second question.

The Shaykh : The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) designated the miqat times and said they are for those who are there and for anyone who comes to them from elsewhere who intends Hajj or 'Umrah. So the one who does not intend Hajj or 'Umrah has no prohibition upon him.