Crossing Miqaat (Sacred Boundaries) Without Ihram

Question: If one goes to Makka for Hajj or Umrah can he cross the miqaat without Ihram?

Answer: No, it is not permissible to cross the Miqat without ihram in both cases.

(Shami, Vol.2, Pg.47)

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Waseem Khan