Q: I went to perform Hajj in 1411 A.H. I spent the first night of the Nights of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah) at the end of the mountain at the South-East part of King `Abdul-`Aziz bridge, along with many pilgrims whom I found sleeping there. On the next day of the Days of Tashriq I asked another pilgrim concerning the place where I slept the previous night, and he told me that this place was outside Mina. He asked me whether this was my first time performing Hajj or if it was a supererogatory one. I told him that I had already performed the Faridah (obligatory act) of Hajj. He replied saying 'In sha’a-Allah (if Allah wills), there is nothing wrong with this'. We both spent the second night of (Part No. 10; Page No. 275) the nights of Tashriq in Hawd cafe.The question now is: Has this act of mine invalidated my Hajj? If there should be a Kaffarah (expiation), is it permissible for me to offer it at home or must it be offered in a certain place? I would like Your Eminence to clarify this issue for me. May Allah reward you with the best. As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!).