Passing by the Miqat without entering the state of Ihram

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Q: We went to Makkah Al-Mukarramah on Wednesday 29 Sha`ban, 1414 A.H. We had the intention to perform `Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) on the second day of Ramadan. We traveled by air from Riyadh to Jeddah; however, we passed by the Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah) without entering the state of Ihram (ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah). On the second of Ramadan, we went to the Miqat, entered the state of Ihram, and performed `Umrah. Is there anything upon us for passing the Miqat without being in a state of Ihram though we had the intention to perform `Umrah in Ramadan?

A: It is not permissible for those who come to Makkah intending to perform `Umrah to pass the Miqat without being in a state of Ihram. However, if you return to the Miqat by which you passed and enter the state of Ihram there, there is nothing upon you because you corrected your mistake.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.