What Are Miqats for Hajj and Umrah?
Miqat is a special boundary for pilgrims where it is necessary for them to wear special clothes called Ihram. They highlight that all pilgrims are equal and united before Allah.
What is a Miqat?
When Muslims start their sacred journeys of Hajj or Umrah, they begin them in certain places called Miqats. Miqat is a special boundary for pilgrims where it is necessary for them to wear special clothes called Ihram. If they cross this boundary without wearing Ihram, they must sacrifice an animal as expiation. Ihram helps people from different backgrounds come together. It doesn’t matter how much money they have or what their status is. They all prepare to fulfill their religious duties in Makkah.
Main Miqats for Hajj and Umrah
There are five main Miqat stations, strategic...