Benefits of the Hadith on the Miqats

The Shaykh : And his saying: “Whoever intends to perform Hajj or 'Umrah,” contains evidence that one who does not intend to perform Hajj or 'Umrah is not obligated to enter the state of ihram from these miqats. For example, if one goes to Makkah for trade, to visit a relative, to visit a sick person, or something similar, he is not obligated to enter the state of ihram from the miqat because he does not intend to perform Hajj or 'Umrah. If someone asks: “Is he obligated to intend to perform Hajj or 'Umrah?” We say, the answer is: if he has already performed the obligatory Hajj, he is not obligated to intend to perform Hajj or 'Umrah. The evidence is that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If he has not performed the obligatory Hajj, it is obligatory for him to enter the state of ihram. If he has performed the obligatory Hajj, entering the state of ihram is a recommended practice. There is no doubt that it is recommended for a person to enter Makkah in the state of ihram. Yes.