Ruling on performing 'Umrah in Shawwal, then going to one's family, then returning for Hajj

Question: I intend to perform Hajj as a mutamatti'. Is it valid for me to perform 'Umrah in Shawwal, go to my family, and then return to Makkah for Hajj?

Answer: There is no harm in that if a person performs 'Umrah in Shawwal, then goes to his family, and then returns to Makkah in the state of ihram for Hajj; there is nothing wrong with that. According to the majority, he is not considered a mutamatti' and he does not have to offer a sacrificial animal, but rather he is considered one who performed Hajj alone (ifrad). According to Ibn 'Abbas, he is considered a mutamatti' even if he went to his family. Based on this, he is not considered a mutamatti' according to the majority. However, if he considers himself a mutamatti' and offers a sacrificial animal, that is more cautious and better. As for if he returns in the state of ihram for 'Umrah, exits the state of ihram, and then stays until he performs Hajj, this makes him a mutamatti'. His first 'Umrah does not make him a mutamatti' according to the majority, but he became a mutamatti' by the last 'Umrah he performed and then remained in Makkah until he performed Hajj.