When and where to wear ihraam for Tamattu Hajj?

Q:

1. For Hajj tamatu, what is the exact day and time to wear ihram of Hajj?

2. Am I supposed to wear Hajj ihram from meeqat, or from the hotel room in which I will be staying?

A:

1. You can do it on the 8th before leaving for Mina.

2. Both are permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)