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| Arabic | حِلّ |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | HILL |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ح-ل-ل (h-l-l), meaning to be lawful or permissible. Hill literally means 'the permissible area,' so named because the special prohibitions of the Haram do not apply there — hunting and cutting trees are permitted. |
Hill(حِلّ) Hill refers to the geographical zone between the sacred Haram boundary of Makkah and the outer Miqat stations. People residing in this area have specific rules for entering Ihram that differ from both Haram residents and those beyond the Miqat.
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In the geography of Hajj, the land is divided into three concentric zones: the Haram (innermost sacred sanctuary), the Hill (middle zone), and the area beyond the Miqat (outermost). Residents of the Hill — cities like Jeddah, Taif, and Bahrah — enter Ihram from their homes when intending Hajj or Umrah, without needing to travel to a Miqat station. This is a facilitation from Islamic law, as they already reside within the Miqat boundaries. Conversely, residents of Makkah (inside the Haram) who wish to perform Umrah must go out to the nearest Hill boundary to enter Ihram — the most common location being Masjid Aisha in Tan'eem. The Hill zone does not carry the same special prohibitions as the Haram regarding hunting and vegetation.
From the Arabic root ح-ل-ل (h-l-l), meaning to be lawful or permissible. Hill literally means 'the permissible area,' so named because the special prohibitions of the Haram do not apply there — hunting and cutting trees are permitted.
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