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| Arabic | حدود الحرم |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | hu-DOOD al-HA-ram |
| Etymology | From Arabic حدود (hudud, 'boundaries/limits') and الحرم (al-haram, 'the sacred/inviolable precinct'). The root ح-ر-م carries meanings of sacredness, inviolability, and prohibition. |
Haram Boundary(حدود الحرم) The delineated borders of the sacred precinct (Haram) of Makkah, within which special religious rules apply. The boundary extends various distances from the Kaaba in different directions and is marked by boundary stones and modern signage.
حدود الحرم
The Haram of Makkah is a sacred zone established by Prophet Ibrahim and confirmed by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them). The boundaries were set by the Prophet and are marked by stone pillars and modern road signs. The distances from the Kaaba to the boundary vary by direction: Tan'im (northwest, ~7.5 km), Arafat road (southeast, ~21 km), Ji'ranah (northeast, ~29 km), and Hudaybiyyah/Shumaisi (west, ~22 km). Within these boundaries: hunting land animals is prohibited for everyone (not just those in ihram), cutting or uprooting trees and natural vegetation is forbidden, lost property can only be picked up to announce it (not to keep), and fighting is prohibited. The Haram boundary is distinct from the miqat boundaries — the miqat is where ihram must be assumed for Hajj or Umrah, while the Haram boundary defines the sacred precinct itself. The area between the Haram boundary and the miqat is called the Hill.
From Arabic حدود (hudud, 'boundaries/limits') and الحرم (al-haram, 'the sacred/inviolable precinct'). The root ح-ر-م carries meanings of sacredness, inviolability, and prohibition.
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