The Ruling on Moving Between Camps and Visiting Relatives at 'Arafah
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Question:
Our honorable Shaykh, some people waste their time on the Day of 'Arafah by moving between the camps and visiting relatives and friends at 'Arafah, and the sun sets on them while they are in this state, having gained no benefit from this day.
Answer:
His presence at 'Arafah while in the state of ihram is sufficient for this. Whether he is walking, sitting, sleeping, or riding, his presence at 'Arafah while in ihram for Hajj is sufficient, and praise be to Allah, in whatever state he is. However, it is better that he remain in his place in his tent, resting and seeking shade, and calling upon Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), facing the qiblah, until he departs at sunset. He should not tire himself by wandering around except for a need he has. Yes.
Our honorable Shaykh, some people waste their time on the Day of 'Arafah by moving between the camps and visiting relatives and friends at 'Arafah, and the sun sets on them while they are in this state, having gained no benefit from this day.
Answer:
His presence at 'Arafah while in the state of ihram is sufficient for this. Whether he is walking, sitting, sleeping, or riding, his presence at 'Arafah while in ihram for Hajj is sufficient, and praise be to Allah, in whatever state he is. However, it is better that he remain in his place in his tent, resting and seeking shade, and calling upon Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), facing the qiblah, until he departs at sunset. He should not tire himself by wandering around except for a need he has. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (144) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1437-11-26] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (23:30)
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