Does traveling a long distance between Umrah and Hajj invalidate the status of Tamattu?
Chapter on the Description of Hajj
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
The third condition requires that the pilgrim must not travel a distance between the Umrah and the Hajj during which prayer can be shortened (Safar al-Qasr). This view is stated by Ahmad, Tawus, Al-Mughirah al-Maddin, and Ishaq. Evidence supports this by the narration from Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that one who performs Umrah in the months of Hajj and remains is a Mutamatti, but if he departs and returns, he is not a Mutamatti. Furthermore, if he returns to the Miqat or closer, he is required to enter Ihram from there for Hajj, meaning he has not benefitted from the dispensation of ease concerning one of the two journeys.
Supporting text
Al-Shafi'i holds that if the pilgrim returns to the Miqat, no Hady is incumbent. The Ashab al-Ra'y state that if he returns to his home city, his Tamattu is nullified, otherwise not. Malik states that if he returns to his home city or a place farther than it, his Tamattu is nullified, otherwise not. Al-Hasan held that he remains a Mutamatti even if he returns to his town, a view supported by Ibn al-Mundhir based on the generality of Quran 2:196.