WHAT IS THE MIQAT BOUNDARY?

Miqat, which translates to “a stated place,” is the boundary or line after which a pilgrim meaning to perform Umrah or Hajj must enter the state of Ihram. This involves performing the acts of cleaning and wearing the appropriate clothing as prescribed for both men and women. A pilgrim enters the state of Ihram and recites Talbiyah at the Miqat station.

There are 5 Miqat stations for pilgrims who travel from around the world. A person travelling from a certain country needs to know from where and when to make the intention to perform the Umrah/Hajj and from where the Ihram clothing is obligatory.

WHAT IS THE MIQAT POINT FOR UK?

There are 5 Miqat stations – appointed for travellers from all around the world. These are:

1. Dhul Hulayfah
2. Al-Juhfah
3. Qarn al-Manazil
4. Dhat Irq
5. Yalamlam

Al-Juhfah is one of the Miqat stations, which is also referred to as Rabigh. It is named after the small town Rabigh, located at the north of Al-Juhfah. This Miqat station is located 113 miles (182 kilometres) northwest of Makkah. Al-Juhfah is the Miqat for people travelling to perform Umrah and Hajj from the UK, and Europe. This Miqat place is the area where Prophet Muhammad PBUH met his uncle Abbas (RA) during his journey to conquer Makkah.

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