while throwing. He continues reciting the talbiyah as he travels from one ritual site to another, such as when going to ‘Arafāt and from ‘Arafāt to Muzdalifah, until he stones Jamrat al-‘Aqabah. Once he begins throwing, he stops the talbiyah, for he is then beginning the process of release from ihram.

The scholars hold three views concerning the talbiyah. Some say that he stops reciting it upon reaching ‘Arafāt. Others say that he continues reciting it at ‘Arafāt and elsewhere until he stones the pillar. The third view is that he recites it when departing from ‘Arafāt for Muzdalifah, and when departing from Muzdalifah for Minā, until he stones Jamrat al-‘Aqabah. This is what has been authentically reported from the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.

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As for reciting the talbiyah during the standing at ‘Arafāt and Muzdalifah, this has not been reported from the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. It has, however, been reported that the Rightly Guided Caliphs and others used to recite it at ‘Arafāt.

After stoning Jamrat al-‘Aqabah, he slaughters his sacrificial animal, if he has one with him. It is recommended that camels be slaughtered standing, facing the qiblah, with the left foreleg tethered. As for cattle, sheep, and goats, he lays them on their left sides, facing the qiblah, and says:

“In the name of Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, this is from You and for You. O Allah, accept it from me as You accepted it from