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Location: Mina
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Timeframe: From the afternoon through Fajr of the following day
Step 1: Performing Congregational Prayers
Pilgrims should regularly offer the five daily obligatory prayers in congregation while staying in Mina.
Step 2: Reciting Takbeer
During the Days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijja), recite Takbeer (“ALLAHU AKBAR”) frequently after every prescribed prayer (Takbeer Muqayyad). General Takbeer (Takbeer Mutlaq) should also be recited continuously at any time and place.
Step 3: Timing and Sequence for Pelting the Jamarat
Pelting the three Jamarat pillars begins after midday (Zawal). The sequence must be followed strictly: start with the Small Jamarat (Jamarat al-Sughra), proceed to the Middle Jamarat (Jamarat al-Wusta), and finish with the Large Jamarat (Jamarat al-Aqaba).
Step 4: Number of Pebbles
Throw seven individual pebbles at each of the three Jamarat pillars successively, reciting Takbeer with each throw.
Step 5: Supplication After the Small Jamarat
After pelting the Small Jamarat, step aside, turn facing the Qibla with the Small Jamarat to your left and Masjid al-Khaif to your right, and engage in lengthy supplication (Dua), following the practice of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Step 6: Supplication After the Middle Jamarat
After pelting the Middle Jamarat, position it on your right, face the Qibla, and spend extended time in earnest prayer and supplication.
Step 7: Departure After Jamarat Al-Aqaba
Upon throwing the seven pebbles at the Large Jamarat (Jamarat Al-Aqaba), leave the area immediately without stopping to pray or supplicate.
Step 8: Flexibility for Nighttime Pelting
If necessary due to extreme heat, illness, or heavy crowds, pelting during the night hours is permissible.
Step 9: Overnight Stay in Mina
Return to your camp to spend the night resting in Mina as required.