to al-Juhfah,” because it was a land of disbelief.
When al-Juhfah fell into ruin and became unsuitable for pilgrims, the people adopted Rabigh in its place. It remains a miqat to this day. It is slightly farther from Makkah than al-Juhfah; thus, whoever enters into ihram from Rabigh has entered into ihram from al-Juhfah and gone beyond it. Between it and Makkah is approximately a three-day journey, while the distance between it and Madinah is seven days.
His statement, “For the people of Yemen, Yalamlam”: it is said that Yalamlam is a place bearing this name, and it is also said that it is Mount Yalamlam. The miqat is located by this mountain; in either case, it is well known.
His statement, “For the people of Najd, Qarn”: this is Qarn al-Manazil. It is also said that it is called Qarn al-Tha'alib. However, the correct view is that Qarn al-Tha'alib is distinct from Qarn al-Manazil.
His statement, “For the people of the East, Dhat 'Irq”: this place was named Dhat 'Irq because it contains an 'irq—that is, a small mountain.
These three—Yalamlam, Qarn al-Manazil, and Dhat 'Irq—are close to one another. They lie approximately two nights’ journey from Makkah, and Dhat 'Irq is farther away than Qarn al-Manazil,