What is the ruling on a man who traveled from the miqat to Makkah as a pilgrim, and when he reached the inspection center, they prevented him from entering Makkah because he did not have a permit?

The questioner : He says: A man traveled from the miqat to Makkah as a pilgrim, and when he reached the inspection center between Makkah and Jeddah, they prevented him from entering Makkah because he did not have a card, a Hajj card. What is the ruling in this case?

The Shaykh : First: We do not advise a person to take the risk and perform Hajj without a permit card. Rather, if he does not have a card, it means that he has already performed Hajj, and the rest is voluntary. And if Allah knows from your intention that you would have performed Hajj were it not for the obstacle, then it is hoped that the reward of Hajj will be recorded for you. This is because it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that whoever sincerely desires martyrdom is granted its reward, even if he dies on his bed, or he attains the reward of a martyr, even if he dies on his bed. So, if you know that the authorities' security will prevent you, do not travel; you have fulfilled the obligation, and praise be to Allah. But on the assumption that a person did not know about this and went, entered the state of ihram, and was then prevented, he must slaughter a sacrificial animal at the place where he was prevented, due to the saying of Allah the Exalted: and he returns to exit the state of ihram and returns. Yes.