is a place for the standing, but stay clear of the bed of the Muhassir valley. All of Minā is a place for slaughter, and all the mountain passes of Mecca are routes.”

The Sunnah is to spend the night at Muzdalifah until dawn, pray Fajr there at the beginning of its time, and then stand at the Sacred Monument until daylight is very bright, before sunrise. Those who are weak, such as women, children, and others like them, may leave Muzdalifah early for Minā once the moon has set. Those who are strong should not leave Muzdalifah until dawn has broken, they have prayed Fajr there, and they have stood there. All of Muzdalifah is a place for the standing, but standing at Quzah is preferable. This is Mount al-Mīqadah, where people stand today. A structure has been built upon it, and this is the particular place that many jurists call the Sacred Monument.

Before sunrise, he should depart from Muzdalifah for Minā. Upon reaching Muhassir, he should quicken his pace for the distance of a stone’s throw. When he reaches Minā, he should throw seven pebbles at Jamrat al-‘Aqabah, raising his hand as he throws. This is the last of the stoning pillars when approaching from Minā and the nearest to Mecca; it is the largest stoning pillar. On the Day of Sacrifice, he should stone no other pillar. He should face it as he throws, with the House on his left and Minā on his right. This is the manner authentically reported from the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, concerning it. It is recommended to say “Allah is the Greatest” with each pebble. If he wishes, he may also say:

“O Allah, make this an accepted pilgrimage and a rewarded endeavour, and grant forgiveness of sin.”

And he raises both hands