Al-Juhfah

Al-Juhfah

For the people of Syria, Egypt and the Maghreb

1

Why this miqat?

Narrated by Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him): "...and for the people of Syria, Al-Juhfah," agreed upon (Bukhari and Muslim).

2

The location today

Near Rabigh

3

Approximate distance from Makkah

≈ 180 km

4

How to reach it today

The village of Al-Juhfah no longer exists, so most travellers from these regions now enter ihram from nearby Rabigh, which is used today as an approved alternative.

5

When do you enter ihram?

When passing it with the intention of performing the rites, before going beyond it.

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