19/05/2026
This is where Hajj begins.
Before a pilgrim reaches Makkah, there is a sacred boundary they must cross called the Miqat. There are five Miqat stations surrounding Makkah, four established by the Prophet ﷺ and one by Umar (RA).
Every pilgrim must enter the state of Ihram before crossing the Miqat on their route. Crossing it without Ihram requires expiation.
If you’re flying into Jeddah, your plane will pass over or near the Miqat, which means you should already be in Ihram before that point not after landing.
The Miqat is not always marked by a gate or wall. Sometimes, it’s not visible at all. But spiritually, it changes everything. You leave behind your normal clothes, your status, your titles, and stand equal to every other pilgrim in two simple white cloths.
And then you say:
Labbayk Allāhumma Labbayk.
“Here I am, O Allah. Here I am.” 🤍