Overnight stays and stoning
What are the conditions for pilgrims who wish to perform the Nafar Awwal (early departure from Mina)?
Answer in brief
Nafar Awwal is the option of leaving Mina early on 12 Dhul Hijjah, while Nafar Thani is the usual stay that extends to 13 Dhul Hijjah. The conditions are that the pilgrim leaves Mina before sunset on 12 Dhul Hijjah, has completed the 42 stones for the two Tashriq days, and has properly spent two nights at Mina. The pilgrim must also form the intention to depart early before leaving, act on that intention by leaving promptly, and must not intend to return to stay overnight. If the journey has already begun but the pilgrim is still within the bounds of Mina when the sun sets, the nafar is still considered valid.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Jemaah haji tersebut perlu meninggalkan Mina sebelum jatuh matahari pada 12 Zulhijjah.
Source
BAYAN LI AL-HAJ SIRI KE- 33 : SYARAT-SYARAT NAFAR AWWALOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Bayan Li al-Haj · Published 6 September 2017
This page summarises a published fatwa; it is not a new ruling. For your own situation, read the full fatwa or consult the mufti office of your state.
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