The ruling on assuming Ihram before the Miqat

Question :

What is the ruling on assuming Ihram before the Miqat and is the Ihram fulfilled for Hajj if it is assumed before the months of Hajj?

Answer:

There is no harm in assuming Ihram before the place of Miqat. This is like if you assume Ihram from At-Ta'if by cleaning yourself, wearing your Ihram clothing, making your intention and saying the Talbiyyah. It is permissible for the people of Al-Madinah to assume Ihram from their homes. Likewise, it is permissible for the people of Egypt if they intend to travel, for one of them to assume Ihram when he comes out of his house or when he rides the airplane heading for Jeddah and so forth. However, this is contrary to what is preferred. In reference to assuming Ihram for Hajj before its months, like a person assuming Ihram for Hajj during Ramadhan, some of the scholars have prohibited this. They consider it like the Ihram for the prayer (i.e., the opening Takbeer) before the time of the prayer enters. However, it is probably closer to being correct that it counts, because doing something early does not harm regarding the deed itself. However, it makes things difficult upon the person who has assumed Ihram due to the length of the time of the Ihram, as he will remain in Ihram until the day of 'Arafah and the day of Sacrifice. This contains hardship. And Allah knows best.

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