The Temporal Boundaries of Hajj and the Ruling on Entering Ihram Before Them

Question:
This brother from Sudan, Ibrahim 'Abdullah, asks: When do the temporal boundaries of Hajj begin? What does "temporal" mean? And what is the ruling on entering ihram for Hajj before entering these temporal boundaries?

Answer:
The temporal miqat (boundaries) are the months of Hajj. Allah the Exalted said: meaning in known months. Entering the state of ihram for Hajj in these months—Shawwal, Dhu al-Qa'dah, and the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah—these are the months of Hajj. If one enters ihram for Hajj at any time within them, his ihram is valid. As for entering ihram before these months begin, such as entering ihram for Hajj in Ramadan, this is a matter of disagreement among scholars. The stronger position is that his ihram is not valid, because it is before the time of Hajj has begun. Yes.

The presenter:
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