Muwaqiat is a plural of Miqat. Miqat is the place where a pilgrim going for Hajj or Umrah enters into the state of Ihram. Ihram is not only a dress but also a state of spiritual purity which forbids pilgrims to commit any forbidden things or sins in order to remain pure.
There are two types of Miqat. One is Miqat-e-Zamani (with time) and the other is Miqat-e-Makani (with place).Miqat-e-Zamani
It begins with 1st Shawal and till the last part of the night of 10th Dhul-Hijja.

Miqat-e-Makani
This Miqat is of five types.
·         For people of Madinah it is Dhul-Hulaifa.
·         For Syrians it is Juhfa. These days it is near to a place known as Rabigh.
·         For people of Najd it is Qarn-al-manazil. This place is known today as As-Sail.
·         For Yemen it is Yalmalam.
·         For Iraqis miqat is Zatu-Irq.
Things obligatory for Ihram
·         To enter into the state of Ihram from Miqat
·         For men, avoid wearing stitched clothes
In case of leaving these two things pilgrim will have to perform sacrifice (dam as a ransom).
Sunnah of Ihram
·         To do ghusal and to apply perfume before it
·         Wearing Ihram with two clothes
·         Cutting nails before Ihram
·         Initiating Ihram by saying ‘Labaik’ and then keep on saying this.
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