What is meant by Meeqat?

What is meant by Meeqat?

میقات سے کیا مراد ہے؟
Explanation

Meeqat are the principal boundary points of the area within which Muslim pilgrims on the Hajj must be in the state of ihrām 

Meeqat is an Arabic term denoting a 'stated place'

Pilgrims are obligated to wear Ihram and recite Talbiyah when crossing the station of Miqat.

The stations are:

  • Dhul Hulayfah,
  • Al-Juhfah,
  • Qarn al-Manazil,
  • Dhat Irq 
  • Yalamlam.