The Rule of the ‘Umra al-Tamattu in the Case of Leaving Mecca before Performing the Hajj

This article seeks to look at the rules of the ‘Umra al-Tamattu, assuming that the pilgrim leaves Mecca before performing the Hajj al-Tamattu. In this case, if the pilgrim returns to Mecca in the same lunar month considered for performing the ‘Umra, according to Imamiyyah jurists, his ‘Umra al-Tamattu is valid. Of course, some contemporary jurists believe that the ‘Umra al-Tamattu of a pilgrim, who leaves Mecca without an excuse, is invalid. However, the rule of the ‘Umra al-Tamattu in the case of returning beyond the month of the performance of the ‘Umra is disputed; although the well-known jurists, in this assumption, focus on the necessity of re-performing the ‘Umra, with the intention of tamattu. However, some contemporary jurists do not consider ihram and performing the ‘Umra necessary for re-entry unless the obligated pilgrim passes the Mīqāt. Some others consider the necessity of re-performing the ‘Umra thirty days after performing the first ‘Umra. Assuming that the pilgrim enters Mecca beyond the month of departure and after less than a month, they find it necessary to re-perform the ‘Umra al-Tamattu as a precaution. The finding of this library-based study, conducted with software and the analysis of evidence, show that the issue in question is affected by the rule of leaving Mecca after the ‘Umra al-Tamattu and the criterion in the permission to enter Mecca without ihram. In any case, according to the necessity of re-performing the ‘Umra with the intention of tamattu, due to entering Mecca beyond the lunar month, performing the ‘Umra is closer to the right deed.