A man went to Makkah to visit his friends and wanted to perform 'Umrah, so he went out to the Mosque of al-Tan'eem and performed 'Umrah. Is that permissible?

Question:
A man residing in Jeddah went to the Holy Makkah and stayed overnight at his friends' place. He wanted to perform 'Umrah, so he went out to the Mosque of al-Tan'eem and performed 'Umrah from there. Is that permissible or not?

Answer:
If he did not intend to perform 'Umrah until after he had arrived in Makkah, then he goes out to al-Tan'eem or another place in the area of ihram (al-hal) and enters the state of ihram for 'Umrah. But if he intended to perform 'Umrah from Jeddah, then his miqat is from Jeddah. If he enters the state of ihram from Makkah while having intended 'Umrah from Jeddah, then a sacrificial animal is required of him, because he left the place of ihram that was obligatory for him. Thus, he owes a fidyah (ransom payment): a sheep in Makkah, which he distributes among the poor of the Haram, and he does not eat any of it. This sheep must be of a type that is acceptable for the 'Id sacrifice. Yes.