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Chapter on the preferable acts that pilgrims should do on the Day of Nahr It is preferable for a pilgrim to observe these four matters on the Day of Nahr (Sacrifice, 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, when pilgrims slaughter their sacrificial animals) in the aforementioned order starting by throwing
Jamarat-ul-`Aqabah (the closest pebble-throwing area to Makkah), slaughtering, shaving or shortening the hair, then circumambulating around the House (Ka`bah) for the one who offers Hajj only. If a person offers Tamattu` Hajj (`Umrah during the months of Hajj followed by Hajj in the same year with a break in between), he should perform Sa`y (going between Safa and Marwah during Hajj) as well. This applies to the person who performs Hajj only and the person who performs Qiran Hajj (combining Hajj and `Umrah without a break in between) if they do not perform Sa`y along with Tawaf-ul-Qudum (circumambulation of the Ka`bah on arrival in Makkah). There is no harm to neglect this order because it is authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) permitted that. Accordingly, there is no harm to offer Sa`y before Tawaf as they are among the acts done on the Day of Nahr; therefore, it is included in the following saying of the Companion,
So on that day, when the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked about anything (as regards the ritual of Pilgrimage) performed before or after its due time, his reply was, "Do it (now) and there is no harm."
Moreover, there can be forgetfulness or ignorance; thereupon, it should be included in the general meaning of the Hadith, as it involves facilitating matters. It was authentically reported that
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the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked about a person who performed Sa`y before Tawaf. He said, "No harm." (Related by Abu Dawud on the authority of
Usamah ibn Sharik with an authentic Isnad [chain of transmission]) This Hadith clarifies that this matter is undoubtedly included in the general meaning of the Hadith. May Allah grant us success.
A pilgrim performs complete Tahalul (removal of the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) by doing three things: Throwing
Jamarat-ul-`Aqabah, shaving or shortening the hair, and performing Tawaf-ul-Ifadah (final obligatory circumambulation of the Ka`bah in Hajj) and performing Sa`y after it for those who were mentioned previously. When a pilgrim does these three things, everything that had been forbidden to him because of Ihram (ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah) is permitted to him and including having sexual intercourse, applying perfume, and other things. If he performs two of these things, everything which was prohibited for him by Ihram is permitted except for having sexual intercourse; and this case is called the first Tahallul.
It is recommended for a pilgrim to drink Zamzam water until he is satisfied and say whatever supplications he knows. It is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said that the water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for. It is reported in Sahih Muslim on the authority of
Abu Dhar that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said concerning the water of Zamzam: "It is nourishing."
In the narration of the Hadith by Abu Dawud, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
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After performing Tawaf-ul-Ifadah and Sa`y by those who are required to offer Sa`y, pilgrims return to
Mina and stay there for three days and nights. Also, they throw the three pebbles on every day of the three days after midday; and it is obligatory to throw them orderly as illustrated below.
A pilgrim starts with the first Jamarah, which lies after Al-Khif Masjid (mosque). He should use seven pebbles and throw them successively raising his hand with every pebble. It is an act of the Sunnah (action following the teachings of the Prophet) to advance a little, place it at his left side, direct himself toward the Qiblah (Ka`bah-direction faced in Prayer), raise his hands, and say many supplications.
After that, a pilgrim throws the second Jamarah in the same way but here it is an act of the Sunnah to advance a little after throwing and place the Jamarah at the right side. Then, he should throw the third Jamarah and should not stop there any more.
On the second Day of Tashriq (12th of Dhul-Hijjah), a pilgrim throws the Jamarahs in the same manner that was mentioned previously following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Throwing the pebbles on the first two Days of Tashriq is one of the obligations of Hajj, and likewise is spending the night at
Mina on the first and second nights, but those who undertake the task of providing service to the pilgrims are excused from this obligation.
Then, after throwing pebbles on these two days, those who opt to hasten to
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Mina are allowed to do so and they should go out before sunset. If they stay on and spend the third night to throw the Jamarahs on the third day, it is better and more rewarded. Allah (Exalted be He) says:
And remember Allâh during the appointed Days. But whosoever hastens to leave in two days, there is no sin on him and whosoever stays on, there is no sin on him, if his aim is to do good and obey Allâh (fear Him)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) permitted people who want to hasten to leave Mina but he did not do so and stayed at
Mina till he had thrown the Jamarahs on the thirteenth day after midday. Then, he left before offering Zhuhr (Noon) Prayer.
It is permissible for the guardian of a child, male or female, to throw the Jamarahs of `Aqabah and other Jamarahs on the behalf of his child after he throws for himself if the child is unable to do it. This is according to the Hadith of
Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:
Women and children accompanied us when we performed Hajj with the Prophet (peace be upon him). We stoned and said Talbiyah (devotional expressions chanted at certain times during Hajj and `Umrah) on behalf of the children. (Narrated by Ibn Majah)
If one cannot throw the pebbles due to some illness or old age, it is permissible for him to authorize someone to throw the pebbles on his behalf. This is based on the Saying of Allah (Exalted be He):
So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can Moreover, those who are disabled and weak and cannot jostle against people at the Jamarahs, as the time of throwing may pass and no making up for throwing is prescribed, may
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deputize others only for that but not in the other rituals of Hajj even if the pilgrim offers supererogatory Hajj. This is because if a person entered the state of Ihram to Hajj or `Umraha, he should complete them even if he performs them voluntarily. Allah (Exalted be He) says:
And perform properly (i.e. all the ceremonies according to the ways of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), the Hajj and ‘Umrah (i.e. the pilgrimage to Makkah) for Allâh. Moreover, the time of Tawaf and Sa`y is long in contrast with the time of throwing.
There is no doubt that staying in
`Arafah and spending the night in
Muzdalifah and
Mina is short as well, but those who are disabled can accomplish these obligations by themselves even if this involves some hardship unlike throwing of the pebbles. It is reported that the Salaf (righteous predecessor) allowed deputation in this obligation for those who were unable but not in other obligations.
Indeed, the matter of performing acts of worship is Tawqify (bound by a religious text and not amenable to personal opinion), and no one can legislate any act without evidence from Shari`ah (Islamic law). However, it is permissible for the authorized person to throw for both himself and after that for the person who authorized him in the same time at each stage of throwing the three pebbles, and he does not have to complete throwing the three Jamarahs for himself and then return to start those of the other person. This is according to the more sound of the two opinions of scholars as there is no evidence in support of the contrary, and it involves hardship. Allah (Exalted be He) says:
...and He has not laid upon you in religion any hardship The Prophet
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(peace be upon him) said:
Ease and do not harden (i.e. people's affairs). Moreover, it was not reported that when the Prophet's Companions threw on behalf of their children and the disabled, they did so; and if it had happened, it would have reached us, for it is worthy of reporting. And Allah knows best.