The Miqat of the People of Yemen and the Best Types of Pilgrimage

Question:
From Yemen, this questioner says: I am from Yemen and I wish to perform Hajj next year, if Allah wills. From where should I enter the state of ihram? And what is the best type of pilgrimage, given that I will be performing Ifrad?

Answer:
You enter the state of ihram from the Miqat of the People of Yemen. If you come via the route of Yemen, whether you are from the People of Yemen or from elsewhere, you enter the state of ihram from the Miqat of the People of Yemen, which is Jummum on the route of the People of Yemen. This is where the People of Yemen enter the state of ihram, so do not pass it without being in the state of ihram for Hajj or 'Umrah. The best of the types of pilgrimage is Tamattu', where you enter the state of ihram for 'Umrah from the Miqat, then perform its rituals, then exit the state of ihram. When the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah comes, you enter the state of ihram for Hajj, you go out to 'Arafah and the other stations, you perform Hajj, and you slaughter a fidyah (ransom payment). This is the best of the types of pilgrimage. As for Ifrad, it is the last of the types of pilgrimage in terms of virtue. First is Tamattu', second is Qiran, and third is Ifrad. This is the last of the types of pilgrimage in terms of virtue. Yes.