The first Question of Fatwa no. 15004 While performing Hajj and during the Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah), I threw Jamarat-ul-`Aqabah (the closest pebble-throwing area to Makkah) at seven in the morning. On the next day, I threw the Jamarat (stone pillars marking the pebble-throwing area) at ten in the morning and being Muta`jil (pilgrim who hastens to leave Mina on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah) on the third day, I threw at nine in the morning, i.e., before Zawal (midday). What is the ruling on this?

A: Throwing the Jamarat (stone pillars marking the pebble-throwing area, Jamarat-ul-`Aqabah being the closest to Makkah) before the appointed time is invalid. Throwing the pebbles (at the pebble-throwing area during Hajj) during the Days of Tashriq should begin after Zawal on the day of `Eid-ul-Adha (the Festival of the Sacrifice) because the Prophet (peace be upon him) along with his Sahabah (Companions) began waited until after Zawal. The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated: Take your (hajj) rites from me. Regarding the case in question, you are liable for a Hady (sacrificial animal offered by pilgrims) meeting the same conditions for Ud-hiyah (sacrificial animal offered by non-pilgrims) to be slaughtered in Makkah for the poor inhabitants of the Haram (all areas within the Sacred Precincts of Makkah). If this is unfeasible, you must observe Sawm (Fast) for ten days.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.