Q: 3 weeks ago I came from Pakistan to Riyadh. Now I went from Riyadh to Jeddah to my brothers house but I didn't wear ihram and I didn't take any niyyat for Umrah. I was thinking that I will go for Umrah after 3-4 days. But now my father says that I have to give damm (penalty) because I supposed to go for Umrah first. I am in confusion about this issue.
A: If at the time when you set out for the journey, you intended to perform umrah, then since you passed the meeqaat without ihraam, one damm is compulsory upon you. The damm is that you should slaughter a sheep or goat in the precincts of the Haram with the intention of atoning for the violation. However, if you return to the meeqaat and tie your ihraam, and thereafter come for umrah, the damm will fall off.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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