Having the intention to perform `Umrah when being in Jeddah, the Miqat should be Jeddah

Q 2: I traveled from Al-Jubayl to Jeddah. During my stay in Jeddah and before returning to Al-Jubayl, I decided to perform `Umrah (lesser pilgrimage). Actually I began to fulfill the rites of `Umrah, where I entered into the state of Ihram (ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah; clothing worn during the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) in Al-Juhfah (or Rabigh, its present name) and fulfilled all the other rites of `Umrah. Is this permissible? I am asking this question because I was told by some people that my Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah) would have been that of the people of Jeddah, who begin their Ihram from their houses. Please give us a detailed answer. May Allah safeguard you. A: If you only had the intention to perform `Umrah when you were in Jeddah, your Miqat should be the place where you intended to perform `Umrah: Jeddah. It was unnecessary for you to go to Al-Juhfah. Yet, there is no sin on you for so doing and your `Umrah is valid, because when the Prophet (peace be upon him) specified the Miqats, he (peace be upon him) said: And these Miqats are for those living at those very places, and besides them for those who come through those places with the intention of performing Hajj and `Umrah. This refers to the people of Madinah, the Levant (the region covering Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine) Najd (Nejd), and Yemen. Then, he (peace be upon him) said: ...And whoever is living within these boundaries can enter Ihram from the place where they are staying, even the people of Makkah can assume Ihram from Makkah. (Agreed upon by Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim) This is for the people coming from Makkah who want to perform Hajj, but those who want to offer `Umrah should enter (Part No. 10; Page No. 91