What is the ruling on staying overnight in Mina, and is it permissible to stay overnight in al-Aziziyah if the group has accommodation there?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on staying overnight in Mina? And is it permissible to stay overnight in al-Aziziyah if the group has accommodation there?

Answer:
Staying overnight in Mina is obligatory, one of the obligations of Hajj. No one is excused on the grounds of comfort, or because there is no air conditioning, or because of the comfort of an apartment in al-Aziziyah. He comes to perform Hajj, and the pilgrim bears hardships and endures them, for he is a mujahid in the path of Allah, engaged in jihad. So he stays overnight in Mina as much as he is able, as much as he is able, he stays overnight in Mina. This is one of the obligations of Hajj. So if he is unable to do so, he stays on the outskirts of Mina, even with the pilgrims who are outside Mina out of necessity. He does not go to al-Aziziyah. He is not coming to seek al-Aziziyah; they are coming to perform Hajj. Yes.