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Miscellaneous Rulings

How far do the boundaries of the Sacred Haram extend? Are Mina and Muzdalifah inside or outside the Haram?

These two areas are located within the boundaries of the Haram; that is, they are part of the Haram. However, the plain of Arafat is outside the Haram. The boundaries of the Haram from the Ka'bah are:

(a) To the east, 16 kilometres up to Ji'ranah.

(b) To the west, 15 kilometres up to Hudaybiyyah (Shumaysi).

(c) To the north, 6 kilometres up to Tan'im.

(d) To the south, 12 kilometres up to Adah.

(e) To the north-east, 14 kilometres up to Wadi Nakhlah.