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ذو الحليفة / أبيار علي
Dhul Hulayfah, also known as Abyar Ali, is the miqat point for jamaah haji traveling from Madinah to Mekkah. Located about 9 km southwest of Masjid Nabawi, it is the farthest miqat from Mekkah (approximately 450 km). Nabi Muhammad (PBUH) entered ihram from this location. A large modern masjid with ihram facilities serves millions of jamaah haji annually.
Dhul Hulayfah is the miqat designated by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the people of Madinah and those passing through Madinah on their way to Mekkah. Nabi himself entered ihram from this location during his Farewell Haji. The name Abyar Ali (Wells of Ali) comes from wells attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA). The site has been developed with a large modern masjid (Masjid ash-Shajarah, 'Masjid of the Tree') named after a tree under which Nabi (PBUH) is said to have rested. The current complex accommodates tens of thousands of jamaah haji.
Dhul Hulayfah is the most historically authenticated miqat, being the point from which Nabi (PBUH) entered ihram for his only Haji. It marks the spiritual transition from ordinary travel to the sacred state of ihram. Passing this point without entering ihram (if intending Haji or Umrah) is not permitted.
Dhul Hulayfah is a major stop on the road from Madinah to Mekkah. Buses and cars stop here for jamaah haji to enter ihram. The complex includes a large masjid, extensive washroom and shower facilities, separate changing areas for men and women, and shops selling ihram garments and supplies. Perform mandi wajib (sunnah), put on ihram clothing, pray two rak'ahs, and make your niyyah (intention) for Haji or Umrah. Then begin reciting the talbiyah. The facility operates 24/7 during Haji and Umrah seasons. Plan your stop here if traveling by road from Madinah.