The Ruling on Passing the Miqat Without Entering Ihram

Question:
The Shaykh said: May Allah reward you. I intended to perform Hajj, but the regulations prevented me, so I passed the miqat in my regular clothes. I had the intention to perform Hajj, but I did not wear the ihram clothes until I reached Makkah. Is that permissible?

Answer:
Yes, this is a trick used by workers. Many of the employed workers do this because they are prevented from repeating Hajj due to the crowds. They resort to this ruse, passing the miqat in their regular clothes with the intention of entering ihram. Once they pass it, they sell their regular clothes and put on the ihram clothes. This is a mistake and is not permissible. However, their Hajj is valid; their Hajj is valid. But they must pay a fidyah (ransom payment) for wearing sewn clothes. After entering ihram, they must pay a fidyah for wearing sewn clothes. For the fidyah for wearing sewn clothes, one has a choice between sacrificing three sheep, feeding six poor people, or fasting. One has a choice. If he wants to fast, he may fast anywhere. If he wants to feed or slaughter, he must do so in Makkah. Issues of the Haram.