1. A mīqāt is a boundary; iḥrām a legal state.
2. The five outer stations concern external approaches; residents inside and in Mecca have distinct rules.
3. Early iḥrām is permitted, but passing the relevant station without it while bound for pilgrimage is prohibited.
4. Bathing, clothing and perfume are preparation; intention and talbiyah concern entry into iḥrām.
The following lesson will address prohibited acts during iḥrām.