The statement of Ibn Taymiyyah: "Whoever passes through Madinah, it is prescribed for him to enter the state of ihram from Dhu al-Hulayfah, even if he is not from the people of Madinah."

The Shaykh : He passed the first miqat and then came to the second. This is his route and that is his route. Whichever of the two routes he takes, he must enter the state of ihram from the miqat on that route.

The questioner : So what is the explanation of the issue mentioned by the Shaykh al-Islam? He mentioned an issue specifically regarding Dhu al-Hulayfah and said: "Whoever passes through Madinah, it is prescribed for him to enter the state of ihram from Dhu al-Hulayfah, even if he is not from the people of Madinah...?"

The Shaykh : It is not important, yes.

The questioner : He said: "And if he passes beyond it, the scholars have two opinions on the issue, and the stronger position is that it is permissible." So what is your opinion, O Shaykh?

The Shaykh : Fine, we adopted the opinion you heard.

The questioner : We wanted to be sure of that. May Allah preserve you.