They throw pebbles at the Jamarat with anything they have, including shoes and empty water glasses

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Q 3: Some pilgrims throw pebbles at the Jamarat (stone pillars at which pebbles are thrown during Hajj, Jamarat-ul-`Aqabah being the closest to Makkah) with anything they have, including shoes and empty water glasses, and so on. Is their action invalid because of this, or are they excused for their ignorance? Please guide me. May Allah reward you with the best. As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you.)

A: It is not permissible to throw shoes, glasses, and so on, at the Jamarat for this is not Mashru` (Islamically permissible). This contradicts the conduct of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who threw small pebbles that were just a little bigger than chickpeas at the Jamarat and he said: Take your (Hajj) rituals from me. These people are sinners for what they do, and anyone who sees them do this should advise them against that. However, their throwing pebbles at the Jamarat is not invalid, as long as they threw the prescribed pebbles.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.